Hester is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1892 in 2025 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 27 births ranking #1240. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 16,885 girls born was named Hester. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.