girl's name
Hesper
HES-per (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 114
Hesper is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 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 1982, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hesper Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Hesper?
In 2024, Hesper 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 Hesper 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 Hesper
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hesper Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hesper over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hesper
- English HES-per /ˈhɛspər/
Sibling Names for Hesper
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hesper — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hesper
How popular is the name Hesper?
In 2024, Hesper 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 Hesper a girl's or a boy's name?
Hesper is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hesper?
Hesper has 2 syllables.
When was Hesper most popular?
Hesper peaked in 1982, when 10 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.