Nestor
3 countries#1529 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nestor was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,430 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #1529 · peaked in 1991 with 300 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,431 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 1904 with 74 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Aisne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
56 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
56 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nestor’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #934 | — |
| 2007 | #946 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #1005 | ↓59 |
| 2009 | #1156 | ↓151 |
| 2010 | #1127 | ↑29 |
| 2011 | #1364 | ↓237 |
| 2012 | #1439 | ↓75 |
| 2013 | #1520 | ↓81 |
| 2014 | #1492 | ↑28 |
| 2015 | #1381 | ↑111 |
| 2016 | #1548 | ↓167 |
| 2017 | #1393 | ↑155 |
| 2018 | #1663 | ↓270 |
| 2019 | #1548 | ↑115 |
| 2020 | #1731 | ↓183 |
| 2021 | #1721 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #2000 | ↓279 |
| 2023 | #1774 | ↑226 |
| 2024 | #1709 | ↑65 |
| 2025 | #1529 | ↑180 |
Frequently asked questions about Nestor
Is Nestor a popular name?
Yes — Nestor currently ranks #1529 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nestor more common for boys or girls?
Nestor is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nestor most popular?
Nestor peaked in 1991 in United States, with 300 recorded births that year.
Is Nestor rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nestor’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #1529 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nestor?
At least 12,917 babies have been recorded with the name Nestor across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nestor popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nestor appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nestor?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nestor include Maddux, Manolo, Percival, Skylar.
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