Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Esther.
National Rank (2025)
#119
All-Time Peak Rank
#27 (1896)
Total U.S. Births
271,234
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Esther Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Esther
According to SSA data, Esther achieved its highest historical rank of #27 in 1896. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 6,574 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 40.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Esther scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+40.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,574Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
54yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,476
1890s:14,737
1900s:20,026
1910s:49,212
1920s:49,230
1930s:25,791
1940s:17,639
1950s:15,766
1960s:10,111
1970s:7,299
1980s:8,819
1990s:9,415
2000s:11,488
2010s:15,935
2020s:12,290
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEst-her
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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