Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Hester
Endangered
Down 98.7% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
394
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Hester
How many people are named Hester?
An estimated 1,643 living Americans are named Hester.
How rare is Hester?
Hester is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.7% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Hester?
The median age of a living American named Hester is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 78 years old.
Is Hester still popular?
No. Hester is endangered as a baby name, down 98.7% from its 1918 peak with 5 births in 2025.
Where is Hester most common?
Hester has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
98.7%
2025
5
All-time
14,227