Estela
Estela is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Estela is a classical feminine name derived from the Latin word for star. It is widely used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan-speaking cultures and has a long history of steady use in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
9,147 babies in the United States have been named Estela since 1880. It ranks #1741 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1398.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.9 %)
- CA (40.2 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
- FL (2 %)
- NY (0.86 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 195 |
| 1920-1930 | 568 |
| 1930-1940 | 661 |
| 1940-1950 | 720 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,007 |
| 1960-1970 | 802 |
| 1970-1980 | 929 |
| 1980-1990 | 869 |
| 1990-2000 | 939 |
| 2000-2010 | 839 |
| 2010-2019 | 872 |
| 2020-2029 | 718 |
Famous people named Estela
- Estela Carlotto: Human Rights Activist
Nicknames
Stella, Esteli
Fun facts
- Estela is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the French name Estelle and the English name Stella.
- Variants of the name have appeared frequently in romantic literature and poetry throughout Europe.