Lester Whitaker

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lester Whitaker — from Leicester
137K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lester Whitaker is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lester is a masculine given name of English origin. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester" The surname Whitaker: The Whitaker iron family - a family important in the iron and steel industry in 19th and 20th century America A. J. Whitaker (Ayana Jean Whitaker; born 1992), American volleyball player Alexander Whitaker (1585–1616), American religious leader Amoret Whitaker, forensic entomologist Ann Whitaker, American physicist Anthony Whitaker (1944–2014), New Zealand herpetologist Ayton Whitaker (1916–1999), British producer and director of radio, film and television Arthur Luther Whitaker (1921–2007), American minister, professor, psychologist, and sociologist Berry Whitaker (1890–1984), American footbal. Lester is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 137K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lester reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lester

Meaning: from Leicester

English

Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"

Surname: Whitaker

English

The Whitaker iron family - a family important in the iron and steel industry in 19th and 20th century America A. J. Whitaker (Ayana Jean Whitaker; born 1992), American volleyball player Alexander Whitaker (1585–1616), American religious leader Amoret Whitaker, forensic entomologist Ann Whitaker, American physicist Anthony Whitaker (1944–2014), New Zealand herpetologist Ayton Whitaker (1916–1999), British producer and director of radio, film and television Arthur Luther Whitaker (1921–2007), American minister, professor, psychologist, and sociologist Berry Whitaker (1890–1984), American footbal.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lester is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lester by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lester Whitaker

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lester Whitaker:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lester?
The first name Lester originates from English. Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname and given name. Given name Surname Middle name H. Lester Hooker (1921–1999), American college basketball and baseball coach Leicester, a city in England pronounced the same way as "Lester"
When was Lester most popular?
The name Lester reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Whitaker?
The surname Whitaker originates from English. The Whitaker iron family - a family important in the iron and steel industry in 19th and 20th century America A. J. Whitaker (Ayana Jean Whitaker; born 1992), American volleyball player Alexander Whitaker (1585–1616), American religious leader Amoret Whitaker, forensic entomologist Ann Whitaker, American physicist Anthony Whitaker (1944–2014), New Zealand herpetologist Ayton Whitaker (1916–1999), British producer and director of radio, film and television Arthur Luther Whitaker (1921–2007), American minister, professor, psychologist, and sociologist Berry Whitaker (1890–1984), American footbal.
How common is the surname Whitaker?
The surname Whitaker is shared by approximately 57K people worldwide.
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