A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Estie since 1880
Babies named Estie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2024, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 42 |
| 1900s | 43 |
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Estie first entered U.S. birth records in 1880, the very first year the Social Security Administration began tracking names, when it ranked as a modestly used name. After decades of decline, Estie has been climbing again since 2021, reflecting a broader trend of vintage nickname revivals. Unlike its parent name Esther, which peaked nationally in the late 19th century, Estie's early popularity was concentrated in the 1880s, with its peak year recorded as 1880. The name's recent resurgence suggests parents are rediscovering its charm, drawn to its short, cheerful sound. While Estie has not yet cracked the top 1,000, its upward trajectory over the past several years signals growing interest in this retro diminutive.
Estie is a diminutive of Esther, which derives from the Persian word 'star' (setareh). Esther is a biblical name from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament. Estie has been used as an affectionate short form, particularly in English-speaking countries. Historically, it saw peak usage in the 1880s and has experienced a revival in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Esty
Sibling names for Estie
Names that share Estie's style, for a brother or sister.
