Esther
Esther is a Persian name meaning "star," famously borne by the Jewish queen in the biblical Book of Esther who saved her people. The name carries deep historical and religious significance across Jewish and Christian traditions.
Current Popularity
#131 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong association with courage and bravery from the biblical story
- •Purim, a Jewish holiday, celebrates Queen Esther's story
- •Remains consistently used without being overly common
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Famous People
Esther Williams
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Esther Rolle
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Esther Hicks
Author and inspirational speaker
Esther Dyson
Technology entrepreneur and investor
Statistics
268,912
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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