Esther sits comfortably in the UK charts at #145 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#145
US Rank #131
About the Name Esther
Esther is holding steady in the rankings at #145. It reached its peak of #141 in 2017 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Esther is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #131, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Esther
Unlikely. With around 343 UK babies named Esther per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Esther in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Esther has held a stable position around #145 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #141 in 2017 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Esther is more popular in the US (#131) than in the UK (#145). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Esther include: Esther Kwan — Esther Kwan Wing-ho (simplified Chinese: 关咏荷; traditional Chinese: 關詠荷), born 16 July 1964 is a Hong Kong retired actress formerly contracted to TVB and ATV.; Esther Schweins — Esther Schweins is a German actress and comedian who became famous through her appearances on the RTL Samstag Nacht show for which she won the Bayerischer...; Esther McGregor — Esther Rose McGregor is a British actress, model, and musician..
Esther appears in the US top 500 at #131 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
343
UK babies named Esther (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 22 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Esther
Likely around 1 other Esther in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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