Estrella Girl

Popularity: #517 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: es-TREH-yah /ɛsˈtɾe.ʝa/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: star; Latin: star

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Estrella originates from the Latin word "stella," meaning "star." This term was adopted into Old Spanish as "estrella," retaining its celestial connotation. The transition from Latin to Spanish occurred during the early Middle Ages, as the Iberian Peninsula experienced significant linguistic and cultural shifts influenced by the Roman Empire and later by the Visigoths and Moors.

The name made its way into English through the Spanish language, particularly during the period of exploration and cultural exchange between Spain and England in the 15th and 16th centuries. Historically, the name Estrella has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts.

In Christian tradition, stars often symbolize guidance and divinity, as exemplified by the Star of Bethlehem in the New Testament, which guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus. This biblical reference has contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian communities.

Additionally, the name has appeared in various literary works and folklore, reinforcing its connection to themes of hope and aspiration. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Estrella is not only a given name but also a symbol of beauty and light, often used in poetry and songs to evoke feelings of admiration and inspiration.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like "Estrellita" being used affectionately. The cultural resonance of Estrella is further enhanced by its association with the night sky, representing dreams and the infinite possibilities that stars symbolize.

This celestial imagery has allowed the name to maintain a timeless appeal across generations.

Famous people named Estrella

In this section, you will find notable people named Estrella. 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 Estrella who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Estrella who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Estrella Morente is a flamenco singer best known for her albums like Amaranto, Autorretrato, and the soundtrack of the film Volver.

Estrella Damm is a brewery best known for its Mediterranean lager and its association with the film industry through various advertising campaigns.

Fictional characters named Estrella

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Estrella is a fictional character from the novel The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. She is a key figure in the story, representing the struggles and resilience of women in a patriarchal society.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Estrella, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SofiaIsabellaLuciaMarisolGabrielaClaraValentina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Estrella. 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.

EstelleCelesteAureliaSerenaLunaStellaMarinaSelena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Estrella was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Estrella has ranked as high as #593 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Estrella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Estrella 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 Estrella was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Estrella.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 477 477
2024 481 481
2023 427 427
2022 433 433
2021 389 389
2020 370 370
2019 346 346
2018 312 312
2017 284 284
2016 351 351
2015 355 355
2014 328 328
2013 435 435
2012 521 521
2011 726 726
2010 746 746
2009 768 768
2008 801 801
2007 821 821
2006 1,057 1,057
2005 1,105 1,105
2004 458 458
2003 534 534
2002 355 355
2001 349 349
2000 339 339
1999 303 303
1998 348 348
1997 257 257
1996 153 153
1995 138 138
1994 121 121
1993 143 143
1992 131 131
1991 122 122
1990 94 94
1989 84 84
1988 88 88
1987 60 60
1986 59 59
1985 69 69
1984 97 97
1983 95 95
1982 65 65
1981 58 58
1980 62 62
1979 54 54
1978 39 39
1977 44 44
1976 32 32
1975 23 23
1974 38 38
1973 21 21
1972 17 17
1971 18 18
1970 23 23
1969 12 12
1968 9 9
1967 14 14
1966 12 12
1965 14 14
1964 13 13
1963 9 9
1962 13 13
1961 13 13
1960 11 11
1959 13 13
1958 9 9
1957 15 15
1956 15 15
1955 6 6
1954 13 13
1953 15 15
1952 10 10
1951 6 6
1950 14 14
1949 6 6
1948 7 7
1947 6 6
1946 5 5
1945 6 6
1942 8 8
1940 8 8
1936 6 6
1935 6 6
1932 5 5
1931 7 7
1930 9 9
1929 8 8
1926 5 5
1925 5 5
1924 7 7
1922 5 5
1921 11 11
1918 6 6
1915 8 8
1914 5 5

Top States for Estrella (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 90
21%
TX 81
18%
AZ 25
6%
FL 22
5%
IL 21
5%
OR 20
5%
WA 19
4%
NC 16
4%
CO 16
4%
TN 13
3%
OH 12
3%
NM 10
2%
GA 9
2%
VA 9
2%
MN 9
2%
IA 8
2%
NY 8
2%
MD 7
2%
PA 7
2%
MI 6
1%
NE 5
1%
NJ 5
1%
AL 5
1%
AR 5
1%
IN 5
1%
WI 5
1%