Vester
Vester is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Belonging to us, or living in the forest (as a diminutive of Sylvester).
Origin and history
Vester is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived as a shortened form of Sylvester or directly from the Latin word meaning 'belonging to us' or 'your'. It saw regular usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but has since become extremely rare. Today, it retains a distinct vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
2,566 babies in the United States have been named Vester since 1880. It ranks #2560 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (22.5 %)
- NC (14.9 %)
- AR (13.6 %)
- MS (10.7 %)
- TN (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 85 |
| 1900-1910 | 122 |
| 1910-1920 | 479 |
| 1920-1930 | 620 |
| 1930-1940 | 416 |
| 1940-1950 | 307 |
| 1950-1960 | 228 |
| 1960-1970 | 145 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Vester
- Vester Pegg: Actor
Fun facts
- Historically, Vester often originated as a pet form or independent variant of the classical name Sylvester.
- The name was regularly recorded in top U.S. birth lists in the late 1800s and early 1900s before gradually fading from common use.