unisex name
Dester
DES-ter (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Dester is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 57% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1955 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1955, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dester Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Dester?
In 1955, Dester was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dester
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dester Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dester over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dester
- English DES-ter
Sibling Names for Dester
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dester — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dester
How popular is the name Dester?
In 1955, Dester was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dester a girl's or a boy's name?
Dester is used for both girls and boys. About 57% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Dester?
Dester has 2 syllables.
When was Dester most popular?
Dester peaked in 1955, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.