Holding steady.
Popularity of Estus since 1905
Babies named Estus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Estus's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Estus is a rare American given name that first appeared in recorded U.S. birth data in 1905. Its peak year of usage was 1908, yet the name never entered the top 1000 and remains exceptionally uncommon, with fewer than five births per year in most decades. The trajectory of Estus has been stable over time, neither rising nor falling significantly in popularity. Although its exact meaning is uncertain, the name may be a variant of Esau or a transferred use of the English surname Estes. Today, Estus is a distinctive choice with a vintage feel, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon but traditional-sounding name.
The origin of Estus is uncertain. It may derive from the Hebrew name Esau, which itself is of debated meaning, sometimes associated with 'hairy' or 'rough.' Alternatively, Estus could be a variant of the English surname Estes, which originated as a patronymic from the given name East (meaning 'east' in Old English). Estus has seen sporadic use in the United States since at least the early 20th century, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Estes
Sibling names for Estus
Names that share Estus's style, for a brother or sister.
