Lester
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Fortified Place; Camp
Background: The name Lester originates from the Old English name 'Leicester,' which itself is derived from the Latin 'Castrum Legeceaster,' meaning 'fortified place' or 'camp.' This name reflects its roots as a location fortified for defense.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#253
Total births
131,938
Most popular decade
1910s
(65,196 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-61 ranks)
Years in Top 100
46
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.0% male
1.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 109
- First year rank
- #121
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 3,229
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 109
- Recent rank
- #1,574
Female
- First year
- 1886
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #993
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 40
- Peak rank
- #1,233
- Most recent year
- 1985
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #9,306
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).