Holding steady.
Popularity of Nester since 1915
Babies named Nester per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nester is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915. That year marks its peak, though it never reached a rank in the top 1000. The name has shown a stable trajectory since its debut, with occasional usage but never gaining widespread popularity. Because it has not been recorded in recent years, it is estimated that fewer than 5 newborn boys per year receive the name. Nester may be a variant of Nestor, the wise king of Greek mythology, or an English surname derived from a place name. Its sound aligns with other -er ending names from the early 1900s, such as Chester and Foster.
Nester may be an English surname or a variant of the Greek name Nestor. In Greek mythology, Nestor was the wise king of Pylos, a hero of the Trojan War. The name is derived from the Greek 'nostos' meaning 'homecoming' or 'traveler'. As a given name, Nester has seen limited use in the United States, primarily in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Nestor
Sibling names for Nester
Names that share Nester's style, for a brother or sister.
