Will my child share the name Hester with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Hester per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Hester in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Hester becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Hester has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 802 places in the last five years. Its peak was #916 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Hester a good choice for a distinctive name?

Hester is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Hester a popular baby name in the United States?

Hester does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Hester

Hester is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Hester in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Hester

Hester has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 802 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #916 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Hester is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.