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How Many People Are Named Esther?
Estimated people named Esther living in the U.S. today
96,396
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 269,879
- Peak year: 1918 (6,588 births)
- Estimated living today: 96,396
Esther by age group — who carries the name today?
Esther popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Esther
Esther has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 269,879 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 96,396 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,546 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Esthers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Esther in the US?
An estimated 96,396 people named Esther are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Esther rare — about 1 in 3,546 Americans.
Is Esther a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Esther is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Esther most popular?
Esther peaked in 1918, when 6,588 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Esther?
Esther ranks #547 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).