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Hester
GirlMeaning of Hester: Dutch: 'star'
Hester is a girl's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14523rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 2574th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#14523
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2574
10 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
14,764
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
4% boys · 96% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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