Easter

Easter is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2024.

Easter at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Easter

Easter belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Easter first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #415 in 1883, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,513 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Easter in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#415 in 1883
Peak year
1925
Total since 1880
5,513

Easter in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4564 in 2009
Babies named Easter in 2024
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Easter mean?

The meaning of Easter is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Easter a boy or girl name?

Easter is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Easter?

Easter comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Easter?

Easter first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #415 in 1883, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].