Estelle
Estelle is a girls' name of French origin meaning “star.” It ranked #573 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Old French estoile (star), itself from Latin stella.
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how do you pronounce Estelle?
es-TELL
where does the name Estelle come from?
From a word meaning star, ultimately from the Latin stella.
It was a fashionable name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now seen as an elegant vintage revival.
how popular is this name?
Estelle has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 97 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 49. It peaked at #106 in 1911, and ranked #573 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #573 |
| 2024 | #641 |
| 2023 | #710 |
| 2022 | #723 |
| 2021 | #750 |
| 2020 | #799 |
| 2019 | #789 |
| 2018 | #833 |
| 2017 | #789 |
| 2016 | #837 |
| 1960 | #832 |
| 1950 | #537 |
| 1940 | #324 |
| 1930 | #209 |
| 1920 | #158 |
| 1911 | #106 |
| 1910 | #112 |
| 1900 | #118 |
| 1890 | #134 |
| 1880 | #134 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Estelle fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Estelle
The name was borne by a third-century martyr.
who are famous people named Estelle?
- Estelle Getty
- Estelle (singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Estelle?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Estelle?
what names go well with Estelle?
Sibling names that share Estelle's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Estelle
What does the name Estelle mean?
Estelle means “star”.
What is the origin of the name Estelle?
Estelle comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Estella.
How popular is the name Estelle?
Estelle ranked #573 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1911, at #106, and it has spent 97 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Estelle a boy or girl name?
Estelle is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Estelle?
Estelle is pronounced es-TELL, with 2 syllables.
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