Holding steady.
Popularity of Estell since 1880
Babies named Estell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estell's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 96 | 0 |
| 1890s | 269 | 16 |
| 1900s | 519 | 29 |
| 1910s | 1,154 | 127 |
| 1920s | 1,129 | 187 |
| 1930s | 507 | 95 |
| 1940s | 274 | 48 |
| 1950s | 164 | 33 |
| 1960s | 68 | 11 |
| 1970s | 39 | 5 |
| 1980s | 13 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Estell is a variant spelling of Estelle, meaning 'star' from the Latin 'stella'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, with a peak in usage around 1910, though it never broke into the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable and low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. The name has a vintage feel, reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends.
Estell is a variant spelling of Estelle, which derives from the Latin 'stella' meaning 'star'. Estelle came into use in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, influenced by the French form of the name. The spelling Estell was occasionally used in early 20th century America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Stella, Elle
Sibling names for Estell
Names that share Estell's style, for a brother or sister.
