Hester
he(s)-ter
US Popularity:28158
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!
Hester Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hester is currently #4297 on The Bump
Girl:Hester is currently #1894 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hester is currently #28158 in U.S. births
Girl:Hester is currently #13517 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#28158
in 2023
- 6040
from 2019
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