Estelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Estelle has its roots in Latin, meaning 'star'. It evolved from Stella in Latin to Estelle in Old French, and then to its current form in English. The name is associated with elegance and has no biblical relevance. Estelle gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as a sophisticated name.
The name Estelle is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Estelle has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Estelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3025th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4615th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 147th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 274th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 689th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1513th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2710th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1824th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 780th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Estelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Estelle"
Pronunciation
/ɛˈstɛl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Estelle derives from the Latin word 'stella', meaning 'star'. It was introduced as a name in the Middle Ages.
Meaning
star
Language Evolution
Stella (Latin), Estelle (Old French), Estelle (English)
Historical Usage
Estelle gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France, and later in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Stella, Estella, Estel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Estelle is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Estelle Getty, Estelle Harris, Estelle Lefébure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Estelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Estelle"
"Estelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3025th of 7545 | 120 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4615th of 6773 | 34 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 147th of 9107 | 28,786 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 274th of 9204 | 9,764 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 689th of 12526 | 3,746 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1513th of 19264 | 1,071 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2710th of 27321 | 658 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1824th of 35406 | 1,725 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 780th of 30306 | 4,255 |
Regional Popularity of "Estelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Estelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
13.98% 198th/1416 |
8.34% 115th/1379 |
5.87% 139th/2366 |
25.92% 296th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
25.03% 387th/1546 |
10.73% 167th/1556 |
12.62% 297th/2353 |
31.61% 489th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.04% 914th/2227 |
19.01% 462nd/2430 |
23.94% 683rd/2853 |
34.02% 944th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.88% 1788th/2937 |
32.96% 1148th/3483 |
54.21% 1907th/3518 |
43.08% 1742nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
56.76% 2540th/4475 |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
41.06% 2594th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.14% 1381st/4582 |
29.09% 1502nd/5164 |
38.18% 2792nd/7313 |
22.63% 1689th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.78% 589th/3984 |
15.38% 690th/4487 |
15.17% 1035th/6822 |
13.77% 864th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Estelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Estelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.