Estell
Estell is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Estell is a variant of Estelle, derived from the Old Occitan word for star, which originates from the Latin 'stella'. It was a moderately common given name in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an uncommon classic name that is rarely given to modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
4,232 babies in the United States have been named Estell since 1880. It ranks #2705 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (20.1 %)
- AL (16.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- MS (10.1 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 96 |
| 1890-1900 | 269 |
| 1900-1910 | 519 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,154 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,129 |
| 1930-1940 | 507 |
| 1940-1950 | 274 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Essie, Stella, El
Fun facts
- Estell is an alternative, simplified spelling of the French and Occitan name Estelle.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.