A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Estelle since 1880
Babies named Estelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,841 |
| 1890s | 3,485 |
| 1900s | 5,259 |
| 1910s | 13,807 |
| 1920s | 12,279 |
| 1930s | 5,704 |
| 1940s | 3,225 |
| 1950s | 1,930 |
| 1960s | 1,077 |
| 1970s | 589 |
| 1980s | 454 |
| 1990s | 393 |
| 2000s | 966 |
| 2010s | 2,893 |
| 2020s | 2,508 |
Meaning & origin
Estelle, a name of Latin origin meaning 'star', has a classic yet revived appeal. First recorded in the U.S. in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1911, when it was a top choice for baby girls. After declining for much of the 20th century, Estelle has been rising again since 1996, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names. In 2025, it ranked 573, with a frequency of 1 in 3073 births. The name is particularly favored in New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Its diminutive Essie and the variant Stella also enjoy popularity. Estelle offers a sophisticated alternative to more common star-related names, with a literary and historical elegance that feels both timeless and fresh.
Estelle is the French and English form of the Latin name Stella, meaning 'star'. It was popularized in England during the 19th century and saw peak usage in the United States in the 1910s. The name has been revived in recent decades, rising in popularity since the 1990s.
Where Estelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Estelle” around the world
Where Estelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
#51
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Essie, Stella, Ellie
Sibling names for Estelle
Names that share Estelle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eloise, Adeline, Clara, Violet, Juliet, Joelle, Star, Celesta, Genevie, Jeanetta, Mignon, Christelle, Cristel, Erielle, Griselle, Macel, Raquelle, Rhetta, Seleste, Zoelle, Avrielle, Celest, Ozelle, Vermelle, Charmelle, Maileen, Norelle, Novelle, Pavielle, Sophonie
Brothers: Julian, Felix, Oscar, Theodore, Henry, Delmas, Caswell, Daviel, Azell, Ferron
