Esther
Esther is gaining traction — chosen by more Aussie parents than a few years back.
Note: Esther hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations: 6 in 2010 → 17 in 2023 (+183%).
Highest rank: #118 in 2014.
Neighbours in the 2023 ranking
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By state & territory — 2023
How often Esther was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (17 babies)
In 2023: 17 babies named Esther across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Esther?
- Between 2010 and 2023, Esther was registered for 203 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Esther a popular name in Australia?
- Esther has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2023, when it last ranked #126 with 17 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.