US Popularity:26458
Origin:Persian
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Star; Beech tree
Hester is a heavenly girl’s name of Persian origin. Borrowed from the biblical name Esther, Hester means “star.” The name Hester has many down-to-earth definitions, too, and is said to stem from the Middle German word heister, meaning “beech tree.” Whether baby is set to navigate the solar system or nourish the soil, you can bank on Hester for a bright future. And although Hester made its mark on the world more than a century ago, it might be time for your little one to shine a light on its legacy!

How Popular Is The Name Hester?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hester is currently #4049 on The Bump
Girl:Hester is currently #2696 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hester is currently #26458 in U.S. births
Girl:Hester is currently #15998 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#15998
in 2023
- 3054
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data

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