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Esther
GirlMeaning of Esther: Hebrew: 'star'
Esther is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 125th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 145th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#125
2,277 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#145
343 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
272,206
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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