Hesta vs Hesper
Side-by-side comparison of Hesta and Hesper — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Hesta | Hesper |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | #15368 |
| Total Births (all years) | 26 | 108 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1982 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 10 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1920 | 1913 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Hesta | Hesper |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | — | 18 |
| 1920ss | 26 | 17 |
| 1970ss | — | 47 |
| 1980ss | — | 21 |
| 2020ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1920–1928.