Lester is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1019 in 2000 with 144 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 173 births ranking #876. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.3%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 13,638 boys born was named Lester. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.