Girls name · Iowa
Esther in Iowa
Esther was the 155th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 4,371 babies Esther.
Popularity over time
Esther in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 77 | 15th |
| 1924 | 134 | 36th |
| 1937 | 38 | 97th |
| 1951 | 14 | 234th |
| 1975 | 5 | 411th |
| 1996 | 8 | 319th |
| 2011 | 12 | 276th |
| 2025 | 21 | 155th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 15th in 1910 to 155th in 2025.
The most babies named Esther in Iowa in a single year was 244, in 1916. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Esther reached its best rank of 6th in North Dakota (1915). See Esther in every state →
How popular is Esther in Iowa?
Esther was the 155th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 4,371 babies Esther.
How many babies are named Esther in Iowa?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Esther in Iowa. The most babies named Esther in Iowa in a single year was 244, in 1916.
What is the rank of Esther in Iowa?
Esther ranked 155th among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among girls names in 1912.
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.