Lester is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #834 in 1996 with 172 recorded births. This places Lester in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 173 births ranking #876. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 11,013 boys born was named Lester. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.