Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Estee since 1917
Babies named Estee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 191 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Estee entered the U.S. naming record in 1917 and has maintained a steady but niche presence ever since. In 2025 it ranked 6,546, with a birth frequency of roughly 1 in 94,545. The name reached its peak popularity in 1992, reflecting a broader interest in streamlined, elegant names. Though not tied to any particular state, Estee carries a cosmopolitan feel, aided by its association with Estée Lauder. Its trajectory has been stable, suggesting a consistent if modest appeal among parents seeking a name that nods to tradition without feeling dated.
Estee is a diminutive or variant of Esther, a name with debated origins. It may derive from the Persian word 'star' or from the Hebrew root for 'myrtle leaf'. Esther is a central figure in the biblical Book of Esther, which has given the name enduring use among Jewish and Christian families. Estee emerged as an independent given name in the 20th century, popularized in part by cosmetics entrepreneur Estée Lauder.
“Estee” around the world
Where Estee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Stella
Variants: Estée, Estèe, Estey
Sibling names for Estee
Names that share Estee's style, for a brother or sister.
