Estela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationes-TAY-lah / ɛsˈteɪ.ləSpanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: star; Latin: stellar
Historical & Cultural Background
Estela is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'stella', meaning star. It is often associated with brightness and guidance, reflecting the qualities of a star in the night sky. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, and has gained popularity in other regions as well.
Trend Summary
Estela has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Estelle
- Stella
International Variants
- Estelle (French)
- Stella (Italian)
- Estela (Portuguese)
Famous people named Estela
Estela de Carlotto is an Argentine human rights activist known for her work in searching for the children of the disappeared during the military dictatorship in Argentina.
Estela Raval was an Argentine singer and actress, celebrated for her contributions to the music scene in the mid-20th century.
Estela Barnes de Carlotto is a prominent Argentine activist and the president of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo.
Estela V. de la Torre is a Mexican artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Estela
Estela is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor', serving as a friend and ally to the main character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Estela was first seen in the United States in 1903. Estela has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Estela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Estela (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 28 | |
CA | 24 | |
CO | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1903 | 11 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 5 |
1910 | 6 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 8 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 13 |
1915 | 24 |
1916 | 15 |
1917 | 37 |
1918 | 34 |
1919 | 31 |
1920 | 40 |
1921 | 51 |
1922 | 37 |
1923 | 47 |
1924 | 40 |
1925 | 67 |
1926 | 63 |
1927 | 72 |
1928 | 73 |
1929 | 78 |
1930 | 68 |
1931 | 70 |
1932 | 82 |
1933 | 59 |
1934 | 80 |
1935 | 50 |
1936 | 67 |
1937 | 55 |
1938 | 60 |
1939 | 70 |
1940 | 48 |
1941 | 53 |
1942 | 54 |
1943 | 62 |
1944 | 78 |
1945 | 62 |
1946 | 86 |
1947 | 61 |
1948 | 92 |
1949 | 124 |
1950 | 109 |
1951 | 93 |
1952 | 121 |
1953 | 94 |
1954 | 100 |
1955 | 118 |
1956 | 81 |
1957 | 95 |
1958 | 99 |
1959 | 97 |
1960 | 74 |
1961 | 74 |
1962 | 79 |
1963 | 81 |
1964 | 91 |
1965 | 90 |
1966 | 63 |
1967 | 89 |
1968 | 82 |
1969 | 79 |
1970 | 77 |
1971 | 89 |
1972 | 93 |
1973 | 92 |
1974 | 102 |
1975 | 81 |
1976 | 106 |
1977 | 95 |
1978 | 80 |
1979 | 114 |
1980 | 100 |
1981 | 105 |
1982 | 94 |
1983 | 83 |
1984 | 79 |
1985 | 78 |
1986 | 80 |
1987 | 83 |
1988 | 81 |
1989 | 85 |
1990 | 120 |
1991 | 96 |
1992 | 92 |
1993 | 92 |
1994 | 80 |
1995 | 86 |
1996 | 97 |
1997 | 99 |
1998 | 89 |
1999 | 88 |
2000 | 98 |
2001 | 89 |
2002 | 83 |
2003 | 89 |
2004 | 82 |
2005 | 74 |
2006 | 73 |
2007 | 86 |
2008 | 84 |
2009 | 81 |
2010 | 75 |
2011 | 88 |
2012 | 88 |
2013 | 68 |
2014 | 76 |
2015 | 96 |
2016 | 73 |
2017 | 95 |
2018 | 87 |
2019 | 126 |
2020 | 96 |
2021 | 112 |
2022 | 134 |
2023 | 133 |
2024 | 115 |