Easter

At a Glance: Name: Easter – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EE-ster

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Easter (pronounced EE-ster) is a girl's name with a clear, familiar sound but no documented meaning on record. If you're weighing it for a daughter, know that it's a name with a long history in U.S. birth records, though it's rarely used today.

Meaning & Origin of Easter

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How to Pronounce Easter

Phonetic: EE-ster   IPA: /ˈiːstər/

Popularity of Easter

Easter reached its highest point in 1883, ranking #415 with 21 babies given the name that year. By 2017, the most recent year on record, it had fallen to #16536 with just 5 babies named Easter.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2017.

Make Easter Name Art

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Easter?

Easter is pronounced EE-ster (IPA: /ˈiːstər/).

Is Easter a popular name right now?

Easter peaked at #415 in 1883 and is ranked #16536 as of 2017. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2017.)

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