How Common is the First Name Esther?
We estimate that there are 102,007 people named Esther who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Esther is the 279th most common for women, and the 535th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Esther?
The average person named Esther is 41.18 years old.
Is Esther a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
2,277 people named Esther were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 119th most popular name for girls, and the 290th most popular overall.
The popularity of Esther peaked in 1896, when it was the 27th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Esther a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Esther is almost exclusively a female name. 99.8% of people named Esther are female.
Popularity of Esther in England
In 2020, Esther was the 167th most popular name for girls in England and Wales.