Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lester
Endangered
Down 96.8% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
3,229
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lester
How many people are named Lester?
An estimated 37,741 living Americans are named Lester.
How rare is Lester?
Lester is uncommon among babies today, with 103 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Lester?
The median age of a living American named Lester is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 74 years old.
Is Lester still popular?
No. Lester is endangered as a baby name, down 96.8% from its 1918 peak with 103 births in 2025.
Where is Lester most common?
Lester has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
96.8%
2025
103
All-time
130,688