Esther
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Star; Myrt
Background: The name Esther originates from the Persian word for 'star.' It is also linked to the Hebrew name Hadassah, which means 'myrt' or 'myrtle,' a plant symbolizing love and prosperity.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#148
Total births
269,879
Most popular decade
1910s
(148,101 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+69 ranks)
Years in Top 100
54
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #884
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 29
- Peak rank
- #1,353
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,015
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 198
- First year rank
- #104
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 6,574
- Peak rank
- #38
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,206
- Recent rank
- #131
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).