Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lester
Endangered
Down 96.8% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
3,229
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19182025
Quick answers about Lester
How many people are named Lester?
An estimated 44,416 living Americans are named Lester.
How rare is Lester?
Lester is uncommon among babies today, with 103 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.8% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Lester?
The median age of a living American named Lester is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 53 and 77 years old.
Is Lester still popular?
No. Lester is endangered as a baby name, down 96.8% from its 1918 peak with 103 births in 2025.
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
96.8%
2025
103
All-time
130,688