Vester, of Old Norse origin, means "western" or "from the west." It's an uncommon yet distinctive given name, often chosen for its unique sound and potentially as a nod to Scandinavian heritage. The name is composed of two elements: 'vestr', meaning 'west', and '-er' as a suffix denoting association with or from that direction. Historically, it was used in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway, but today it's found worldwide, although still quite rare.
The name Vester experienced fluctuating popularity over the years, with a significant rise from the late 1890s to the early 1920s, peaking at 25 births in 1919 and remaining relatively high until the mid-1930s. However, it declined thereafter, reaching its lowest point with only 5 or 6 births per year from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Overall, there were a total of 662 children named Vester born between 1894 and 1964.