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Easter

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Pronounced EE-stur /ˈiː.stər/High

Meaning: A birth-at-Easter name drawn from the Christian festival, whose Old English name Eastre is linked to a spring-and-dawn tradition. It was given to girls born in the Easter season.Low

In 30 seconds: A festival name: Easter honors the spring holiday (Old English), said 'EE-stur.' A vintage birth-season pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA birth-at-Easter name drawn from the Christian festival, whose Old English name Eastre is linked to a spring-and-dawn tradition. It was given to girls born in the Easter season.
U.S. rank (2017)#16536 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,513

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Easter comes straight from the Christian spring festival, whose Old English name Eastre ties to dawn and spring. Long given to girls born near the holiday, it saw its American peak in 1925 and faded thereafter (said 'EE-stur').

Easter belonged to the early-century generation and has grown rare since. Vintage, seasonal, and festive.

Did you know? Easter is an old birth-at-Easter name that peaked around 1925 — given to girls born in the Easter season, now seldom heard.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Easter — From the Christian festival Easter; birth-season name

Variations

EstherEastirEastre

Nicknames

EssieEttie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Easter mean?

Easter is a birth-season name from the Christian spring festival Easter.

How do you pronounce Easter?

It's said EE-stur /ˈiː.stər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Easter a boy or girl name?

Easter is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Easter?

Easter peaked in the mid-nineteen-twenties and is rare today.

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