Girls name · Illinois
Esther in Illinois
Esther was the 212th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 47 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,692 babies Esther.
Popularity over time
Esther in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 123 | 35th |
| 1926 | 295 | 48th |
| 1943 | 54 | 184th |
| 1959 | 65 | 246th |
| 1976 | 28 | 395th |
| 1992 | 35 | 359th |
| 2009 | 30 | 432nd |
| 2025 | 47 | 212th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 35th in 1910 to 212th in 2025.
The most babies named Esther in Illinois in a single year was 427, in 1917. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1913.
Across the country, Esther reached its best rank of 6th in North Dakota (1915). See Esther in every state →
How popular is Esther in Illinois?
Esther was the 212th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 47 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,692 babies Esther.
How many babies are named Esther in Illinois?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Esther in Illinois. The most babies named Esther in Illinois in a single year was 427, in 1917.
What is the rank of Esther in Illinois?
Esther ranked 212th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1913.
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.