Name comparison · girl names
Esme vs. Esther
In 2025, Esther leads at #119 among U.S. girls' names, with Esme at #298. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Esme | Esther |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #298 | #119 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,032 | 2,277 |
| All-time peak | #298 in 2025 | #27 in 1896 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Rhode Island (#91) | New Jersey (#11) |