Holding steady.
Popularity of Estil since 1907
Babies named Estil per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estil's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 134 |
| 1920s | 252 |
| 1930s | 209 |
| 1940s | 126 |
| 1950s | 87 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Estil is a distinctly rare American name that appeared briefly in the early 1900s. Its first recorded use was in 1907, and it reached its peak popularity in 1908, though it never achieved a rank in the top 1000. The name is likely a variant of the surname Estill, making its meaning uncertain. Estil exemplifies the pattern of ephemeral given names that surfaced in the United States during the early 20th century. With a trajectory that is stable and minimal, it has not seen revival in later decades. While no top states are recorded, its sparse usage suggests a localized, perhaps family-specific tradition. The name today feels like a historical curiosity, seldom encountered. For parents seeking an extremely obscure vintage name, Estil offers a short, sturdy sound reminiscent of other turn-of-the-century choices like Earl or Virgil.
Estil is likely a variant of the surname Estill, which itself may be an Anglicized form of an Irish or English place name. The name was given to a handful of American boys in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in 1908. It has remained extremely rare and is not of clear etymological derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Estill
Sibling names for Estil
Names that share Estil's style, for a brother or sister.
