Esther Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Esther is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Esther has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Esther' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1563rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1734th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3824th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6273rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 39th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 108th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 208th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 326th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 289th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 280th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 159th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Esther' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Esther"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Esther"
"Esther" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1563rd of 7545 | 361 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1734th of 6773 | 313 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3824th of 7552 | 80 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6561st of 10718 | 33 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6273rd of 16616 | 97 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18910th of 23106 | 12 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 39th of 9107 | 108,769 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 108th of 9204 | 43,852 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 208th of 12526 | 29,106 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 326th of 19264 | 12,168 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 289th of 27321 | 14,521 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 280th of 35406 | 18,302 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 159th of 30306 | 21,964 |
Regional Popularity of "Esther" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2289th/2289 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1798th/1798 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 3398th/3398 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Esther" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 24th/24 |
100.00% 41st/41 |
100.00% 87th/87 |
100.00% 27th/27 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 89th/89 |
100.00% 95th/95 |
100.00% 137th/137 |
100.00% 66th/66 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 236th/236 |
100.00% 197th/197 |
100.00% 216th/216 |
100.00% 168th/168 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 399th/399 |
100.00% 243rd/243 |
100.00% 396th/396 |
100.00% 261st/261 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 391st/391 |
100.00% 171st/171 |
100.00% 435th/435 |
100.00% 268th/268 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 387th/387 |
100.00% 124th/124 |
100.00% 447th/447 |
100.00% 337th/337 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 224th/224 |
100.00% 55th/55 |
100.00% 246th/246 |
100.00% 218th/218 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Esther"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Esther" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.