Holding steady.
Popularity of Estle since 1896
Babies named Estle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estle's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 22 |
| 1910s | 39 | 164 |
| 1920s | 25 | 218 |
| 1930s | 11 | 129 |
| 1940s | 0 | 89 |
| 1950s | 0 | 43 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Estle is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1896, its peak year, with no subsequent rank data indicating it never entered the top 1,000. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable trajectory with minimal usage. Its obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both historically grounded and uncommon. While its origins are uncertain, the name shares phonetic similarities with the more familiar Estelle, a French-derived name meaning 'star.' Estle's lack of top state data suggests it never concentrated regionally, remaining a scattered, low-frequency choice throughout its history.
Estle is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may have originated as a variant of Estelle, the French form of Stella, meaning 'star,' or as a surname derived from place names such as Eastle or Eastall. The name has been recorded in the United States since the late 19th century, though it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Estle
Names that share Estle's style, for a brother or sister.
