Girls name · New Jersey
Esther in New Jersey
As of 2025, Esther was the #11 most common girls name in New Jersey, drawn from 248 births that year. Its total reaches 8,041 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Esther in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | #54 |
| 1926 | 75 | #94 |
| 1943 | 42 | #143 |
| 1959 | 35 | #241 |
| 1976 | 17 | #338 |
| 1992 | 38 | #198 |
| 2009 | 113 | #64 |
| 2025 | 248 | #11 |
Rank swung between #11 (2025) and #397 (1975) in New Jersey, from #54 in 1910 to #11 in 2025.
Esther had its most births in New Jersey in 2025, when 248 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in New Jersey was #11, in 2025.
Its highest rank in any state was #6, in North Dakota in 1915. See Esther in every state →
How popular is Esther in New Jersey?
As of 2025, Esther was the #11 most common girls name in New Jersey, drawn from 248 births that year. Its total reaches 8,041 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Esther in New Jersey?
New Jersey recorded 248 births of babies named Esther in 2025.
What is the rank of Esther in New Jersey?
Esther's 2025 rank among girls names in New Jersey was #11.
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.