girl's name
Easter
EE-ster (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 5,586
Easter is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 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 1925, when 133 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Easter Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 154 |
| 1890s | 295 |
| 1900s | 412 |
| 1910s | 916 |
| 1920s | 1,176 |
| 1930s | 836 |
| 1940s | 618 |
| 1950s | 522 |
| 1960s | 286 |
| 1970s | 152 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Easter?
In 2017, Easter was given to 5 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.
Where Easter Is Used
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 Easter
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Easter Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Easter over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Easter
- English EE-ster /ˈiːstər/
Sibling Names for Easter
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Easter — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Easter
How popular is the name Easter?
In 2017, Easter was given to 5 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 Easter a girl's or a boy's name?
Easter is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Easter?
Easter has 2 syllables.
When was Easter most popular?
Easter peaked in 1925, when 133 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.