Girls name · California
Esther in California
Esther was the 188th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 175 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, California families have named 19,100 babies Esther.
Popularity over time
Esther in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | 34th |
| 1926 | 229 | 35th |
| 1943 | 165 | 103rd |
| 1959 | 222 | 164th |
| 1976 | 116 | 239th |
| 1992 | 209 | 229th |
| 2009 | 115 | 368th |
| 2025 | 175 | 188th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 34th in 1910 to 188th in 2025.
The most babies named Esther in California in a single year was 269, in 1928. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1919.
Across the country, Esther reached its best rank of 6th in North Dakota (1915). See Esther in every state →
How popular is Esther in California?
Esther was the 188th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 175 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, California families have named 19,100 babies Esther.
How many babies are named Esther in California?
In 2025, 175 babies were named Esther in California. The most babies named Esther in California in a single year was 269, in 1928.
What is the rank of Esther in California?
Esther ranked 188th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among girls names in 1919.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.