Lester is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1641 in 2025 with 103 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 173 births ranking #876. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 16,583 boys born was named Lester. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.