Estelle

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Star

Background: The name Estelle originates from the Latin word 'stella,' meaning 'star.' This term was adopted into Old French as 'estelle,' which retains the same meaning and reflects a celestial theme.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#538
Total births
56,046
Most popular decade
1910s (41,601 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+269 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1894
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,074
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
13
Peak rank
#2,260
Most recent year
1943
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#3,538

Female

First year
1880
First year births
119
First year rank
#134
Peak year
1915
Peak year births
1,784
Peak rank
#117
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
462
Recent rank
#636

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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