Estelle
Estelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Estelle is a classic female name derived from the Old French word for star. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has experienced a steady modern revival in the United States. Its timeless elegance links it to traditional English and French naming customs.
Popularity in the United States
56,410 babies in the United States have been named Estelle since 1880. It ranks #543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #674.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.7 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- PA (6 %)
- VA (4.9 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,841 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,485 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,259 |
| 1910-1920 | 13,807 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,279 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,704 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,225 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,930 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,077 |
| 1970-1980 | 589 |
| 1980-1990 | 454 |
| 1990-2000 | 393 |
| 2000-2010 | 966 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,893 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,508 |
Famous people named Estelle
- Estelle Getty: Actress, Comedian
- Estelle Parsons: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Essie, Stella, Elle
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in 19th-century France following the publication of the pastoral romance 'Estelle' by Frédéric Mistral.
- Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, holds the name within modern European royalty.