Baby Name Popularity Profile

Estelle

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Estelle.

✦ Star 🌍 French, Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #573
All-Time Peak Rank #106 Achieved 1911
Total U.S. Births 56,410 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1910s 1,784 births in 1915
💡 The Estelle Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Star
Language Origin French, Latin
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Old French name Estella, which originates from the Latin word 'stella' meaning 'star'.
Common Nicknames
Essie Elle Stella
Alternative Spellings
Estella
Pronunciation: es-TEL
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Estelle

According to SSA data, Estelle achieved its highest historical rank of #106 in 1911. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1915 with 1,784 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 52.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Estelle across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +52.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,784 births in 1915
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 69 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
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

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Es-telle
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Rhode Island
Top States Rhode Island, South Carolina, New York, Virginia, New Hampshire
States with Data 45
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Rhode Island Unranked 403 1926 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 1,507 1916 Insufficient historical volume
New York #486 7,726 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #474 2,028 1919 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #248 258 1929 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #505 1,480 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 1,486 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #425 1,876 1925 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1088 1,973 1919 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #874 1,817 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 794 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1016 1,613 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #562 628 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #550 2,612 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 217 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #683 740 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #364 2,490 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 490 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #723 831 1917 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 174 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #451 709 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #596 524 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #366 1,034 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 363 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #558 910 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #328 525 1914 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #350 448 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #731 1,815 1918 +57.7% Growth
Ohio #432 953 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #463 279 2020 Insufficient historical volume
California #610 1,504 2025 +62.5% Growth
Colorado #435 179 2023 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 137 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #456 339 1914 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #507 106 2018 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 33 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 105 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #639 52 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 10 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 40 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 16 1944 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #466 53 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #845 50 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #454 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 1917 Insufficient historical volume

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