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Kestrel Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKES-truhl / ˈkɛs.trəl

English; Middle English

Meaning

bird of prey; falcon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kestrel is derived from the Middle English word for a small falcon. Kestrels are known for their distinctive hovering flight and are found in various parts of the world. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It evokes a sense of nature and freedom.

Trend Summary

Kestrel has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a unique name choice in the United States.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kestrel was first seen in the United States in 1985. Kestrel has ranked as high as #1353 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kestrel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kestrel (2019)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19856
19865
19925
19946
19955
199712
19986
19999
20005
20018
20026
20039
20045
20069
20076
20087
20098
20105
201110
20129
20138
201417
201511
20168
201716
201812
201919
202013
202112
202216
202315
20248