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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: es-TEL /ɛsˈtɛl/
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: star; French: derived from 'stella'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Estelle originates from the Latin word "stella," meaning "star." This term was adopted into Old French as "estelle," which retained the same meaning. The transition into English occurred in the late Middle Ages, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century when many Latin and French names were integrated into the English language.
The name Estelle thus carries the connotation of brightness and celestial beauty, reflecting its etymological roots. Historically, the name Estelle has been associated with various notable figures and literary works.
One significant milestone is its use in the 19th century, particularly through the influence of French literature. The name gained further prominence in the 20th century, notably through the character Estelle in the play "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett, first performed in 1953.
This character, along with others in literature and art, has contributed to the name's enduring resonance in cultural contexts, symbolizing hope and aspiration. Culturally, the name Estelle has been embraced in various traditions, often linked to themes of light and guidance, akin to a star leading the way.
This celestial association has made it a popular choice in literature and the arts, where stars often symbolize dreams and aspirations. Additionally, the diminutive form "Stella" has also emerged, further emphasizing the name's connection to its original meaning.
Overall, Estelle embodies a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting its linguistic heritage and the enduring human fascination with the stars.
Famous people named Estelle
In this section, you will find notable people named Estelle. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Estelle who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Estelle who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Estelle Getty was an actress best known for The Golden Girls, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, and Mask.
Estelle Harris is an actress best known for Seinfeld, Toy Story, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
Estelle Lefébure is a model and actress best known for her work in the fashion industry and films like The Last Adventure.
Fictional characters named Estelle
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Estelle is a fictional character from the animated television series Steven Universe. She is a member of the Crystal Gems and serves as a mentor figure to the protagonist, Steven.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Estelle. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Estelle was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Estelle has ranked as high as #202 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Estelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Estelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Estelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Estelle (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 46 | |
| NY | 33 | |
| TX | 33 | |
| MN | 23 | |
| PA | 23 | |
| IL | 17 | |
| OH | 17 | |
| MO | 17 | |
| WA | 15 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| IN | 14 | |
| VA | 13 | |
| LA | 13 | |
| WI | 13 | |
| GA | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Estelle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 462 |
| 2023 | 398 |
| 2022 | 405 |
| 2021 | 380 |
| 2020 | 340 |
| 2019 | 351 |
| 2018 | 325 |
| 2017 | 348 |
| 2016 | 343 |
| 2015 | 344 |
| 2014 | 301 |
| 2013 | 258 |
| 2012 | 265 |
| 2011 | 199 |
| 2010 | 158 |
| 2009 | 159 |
| 2008 | 109 |
| 2007 | 106 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2005 | 118 |
| 2004 | 103 |
| 2003 | 70 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2001 | 73 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1981 | 59 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1979 | 56 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1974 | 56 |
| 1973 | 76 |
| 1972 | 69 |
| 1971 | 73 |
| 1970 | 66 |
| 1969 | 81 |
| 1968 | 72 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1966 | 95 |
| 1965 | 106 |
| 1964 | 112 |
| 1963 | 125 |
| 1962 | 104 |
| 1961 | 154 |
| 1960 | 153 |
| 1959 | 152 |
| 1958 | 144 |
| 1957 | 160 |
| 1956 | 158 |
| 1955 | 185 |
| 1954 | 195 |
| 1953 | 231 |
| 1952 | 221 |
| 1951 | 244 |
| 1950 | 240 |
| 1949 | 246 |
| 1948 | 303 |
| 1947 | 324 |
| 1946 | 295 |
| 1945 | 277 |
| 1944 | 307 |
| 1943 | 370 |
| 1942 | 363 |
| 1941 | 355 |
| 1940 | 385 |
| 1939 | 361 |
| 1938 | 455 |
| 1937 | 398 |
| 1936 | 476 |
| 1935 | 529 |
| 1934 | 581 |
| 1933 | 521 |
| 1932 | 747 |
| 1931 | 764 |
| 1930 | 872 |
| 1929 | 909 |
| 1928 | 1,094 |
| 1927 | 1,239 |
| 1926 | 1,113 |
| 1925 | 1,240 |
| 1924 | 1,266 |
| 1923 | 1,191 |
| 1922 | 1,331 |
| 1921 | 1,436 |
| 1920 | 1,460 |
| 1919 | 1,618 |
| 1918 | 1,702 |
| 1917 | 1,704 |
| 1916 | 1,772 |
| 1915 | 1,784 |
| 1914 | 1,432 |
| 1913 | 1,129 |
| 1912 | 1,053 |
| 1911 | 864 |
| 1910 | 749 |
| 1909 | 669 |
| 1908 | 675 |
| 1907 | 609 |
| 1906 | 520 |
| 1905 | 510 |
| 1904 | 464 |
| 1903 | 402 |
| 1902 | 472 |
| 1901 | 382 |
| 1900 | 556 |
| 1899 | 376 |
| 1898 | 410 |
| 1897 | 439 |
| 1896 | 392 |
| 1895 | 381 |
| 1894 | 326 |
| 1893 | 335 |
| 1892 | 295 |
| 1891 | 254 |
| 1890 | 277 |
| 1889 | 286 |
| 1888 | 274 |
| 1887 | 170 |
| 1886 | 216 |
| 1885 | 183 |
| 1884 | 182 |
| 1883 | 151 |
| 1882 | 133 |
| 1881 | 127 |
| 1880 | 119 |