Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Vester
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1922
Peak births
74
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Vester
How many people are named Vester?
Based on SSA birth records through 1991, an estimated 505 Americans born with the name Vester may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1991.
How rare is Vester?
Vester has not appeared in SSA records since 1991. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Vester?
The median age of a living American named Vester is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 77 years old.
Is Vester still popular?
No. Vester is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1991.
Where is Vester most common?
Vester has its strongest geographic signal in Alabama, where it appears 5.5× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,566