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Why parents love Esther- Queen Esther's story is one of the most heroic in all of scripture.
- Purim celebrates her every year — the name has its own holiday.
- The possible meaning star is celestial and beautiful.
- Two syllables with a timeless, dignified sound: ES-ter.
- It's dropped enough in recent decades to feel distinctive again.
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The vibe of Esther
heroicbiblicalPersianstarrybravedignifiedtimelesscourageous
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Origin & history of Esther
Persian stāra (star) or Babylonian Ishtar
→ Hebrew Ester
→ English Esther
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Persian / Hebrew roots
Esther appears in the Hebrew Bible in the book that bears her name. Born Hadassah, she took the Persian name Esther when she became queen of Persia as wife of King Ahasuerus (often identified with Xerxes I). When Haman plotted to destroy all the Jews in the empire, Esther risked her life by approaching the king uninvited — a potentially fatal act — to plead for her people. Her courage saved them, and the festival of Purim celebrates this deliverance annually. The name has been used by Jewish and Christian families for centuries. Esther Williams, the swimming star, and Esther Rolle of Good Times kept it culturally visible.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — the Book of Esther tells the story of Queen Esther of Persia (5th century BC).
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Today
Esther remains a beloved choice, ranking #157 in the US. 269,879 babies have been named Esther since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Book of Esther, SSA data
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How popular is Esther?
1918
peak year
Today, Esther ranks around #157 in the United States, with roughly 1,886 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1918, 6,574 babies were given the name (ranked #38 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. Esther's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 269,879 babies have been registered as Esther since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
6,574
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #38)
(ranked #38)
1,886
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
18,860
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
269,879
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Esther3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Esther's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — fitting for a queen whose words to the king saved an entire people. People named Esther tend to be brave, eloquent, and willing to speak up when it matters most. Their courage is verbal as much as physical.
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Speaks when it matters most✦
Brave eloquence◈
Courage disguised as grace◎
Saves through words♡
Star-bright determinationE5
S1
T2
H8
E5
R9
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Esther✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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Famous people named EstherClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Queen Esther
Biblical heroine who saved the Jewish people, celebrated at Purim.
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Esther Williams
Swimming champion and Hollywood star of aquatic musicals.
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Esther Rolle
Actress known for Good Times.
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Esther Perel
Belgian psychotherapist and bestselling author on modern relationships.
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Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize-winning economist (2019).
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