Kester, of Latin origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive name derived from the Roman family name 'Caecilius', which means 'blind'. This name was popular among early Christians and is often associated with Saint Kester, one of the first martyrs of the church. In England, Kester gained prominence during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare.
The name Kester experienced a varied trend in popularity over the century, with peaks around the 1910s and 1940s, dropping off significantly by the mid-20th century, and fluctuating between 5 to 7 births per year from the 1980s onwards.