Estel
Estel is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Estel is a unisex name derived from the Latin word for star. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries for both boys and girls, it has since become very rare. It offers a classic alternative to names like Stella or Estelle.
Popularity in the United States
2,374 babies in the United States have been named Estel since 1880. It ranks #2665 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (26.6 %)
- TN (17.5 %)
- WV (12.2 %)
- IN (11.6 %)
- MO (10.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 36 |
| 1900-1910 | 97 |
| 1910-1920 | 457 |
| 1920-1930 | 690 |
| 1930-1940 | 440 |
| 1940-1950 | 310 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Estel
- Estel Welch: Boxer
Fun facts
- Estel is used as Aragorn's childhood name meaning 'Hope' in J.R.R. Tolkien's Elvish languages.
- The name enjoyed moderate usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before declining.