Ester
Pronunciation: [ EHST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 135 babies have been named Ester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ester is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,180 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,180
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ester
Ester is a boy name .
Is Ester a boy or girl name? Ester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,180 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,509. Ester is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ester is currently ranked #17,180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ester include Est, Esy, Esie, and Estkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ester include Esteban, Estevan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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