Esther
Pronunciation: [ EHST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Esther first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 204 babies have been named Esther in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Esther is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,327 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,327
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Esther is also used as a girl name, ranked #131.
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About the Name Esther
Esther is a boy name .
Is Esther a boy or girl name? Esther is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,327 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #131. Esther is more commonly used as a girl name.
Esther is currently ranked #31,327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Esther include Est, Esth, Esthy, Esthie, Esy, Esie, and Estkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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