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At a Glance: Name: Hester – Meaning: star – Origin: English (form of Esther, Esther's own origin is debated, often cited as Hebrew/Persian) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Hester is an English name that means "star," and it's a form of Esther, whose own origin is debated but often cited as Hebrew or Persian. It has an old-fashioned feel, and it's rare enough today that a child named Hester is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Meaning & Origin of Hester
Meaning: Star.
Origin: English (form of Esther, Esther's own origin is debated, often cited as Hebrew/Persian).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Hester
Hester peaked at #202 in 1881, when 55 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had fallen to #16067, with just 5 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Hester mean?
Star. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hester)
Is Hester a popular name right now?
Hester peaked at #202 in 1881 and is ranked #16067 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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