Girls name · New York
Esther in New York
Esther was the 15th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 428 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 31,026 babies Esther.
Popularity over time
Esther in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 233 | 32nd |
| 1926 | 370 | 67th |
| 1943 | 126 | 154th |
| 1959 | 182 | 177th |
| 1976 | 161 | 129th |
| 1992 | 239 | 102nd |
| 2009 | 305 | 47th |
| 2025 | 428 | 15th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 32nd in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Esther in New York in a single year was 643, in 1916. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Esther reached its best rank of 6th in North Dakota (1915). See Esther in every state →
How popular is Esther in New York?
Esther was the 15th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 428 babies named Esther that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 31,026 babies Esther.
How many babies are named Esther in New York?
In 2025, 428 babies were named Esther in New York. The most babies named Esther in New York in a single year was 643, in 1916.
What is the rank of Esther in New York?
Esther ranked 15th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2022.
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.