Compare two names
Hester and Dessie side by side: Hester peaked in 1918 and Dessie in 1918; in 2025 they were given to 5 and 7 babies.
Hester and Dessie, year by year
Girls and boys together; Hester solid, Dessie dashed.
| Hester | Dessie | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 5 | 7 |
| Rank 2025 | #15,766 among girls’ names | #12,227 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 14,764 | 11,731 |
| Peak year | 1918 | 1918 |
| Girls | 96% | 97% |
| Alive, estimated | 2,390 | 2,290 |
| Median age | 74 | 70 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.