Lester
Male name · ↓ Falling
75,545
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lester
Lester is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 75,545 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,074 births |
| 1890s | 6,165 births |
| 1900s | 9,654 births |
| 1910s | 14,219 births |
| 1920s | 12,803 births |
| 1930s | 7,750 births |
| 1940s | 7,128 births |
| 1950s | 6,736 births |
| 1960s | 3,867 births |
| 1970s | 2,032 births |
| 1980s | 1,383 births |
| 1990s | 734 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lester?
Lester has been given to 75,545 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 1,656 births that year.
Is Lester a boy or girl name?
Lester is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lester most popular?
Lester was most popular in 1918, when 1,656 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lester?
Lester first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).