Estella
Latinized and Italian variant of the French Estelle.
Every Estella since 1880 — 42,975 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Estella
Estella is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #509 in 2025 with 581 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 42,975 American babies have been named Estella. Its peak came in 1921, when 638 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Estella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Estella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 581 | #509 | — | — |
| 2024 | 609 | #503 | — | — |
| 2023 | 489 | #610 | — | — |
| 2022 | 633 | #499 | — | — |
| 2021 | 452 | #659 | — | — |
| 2020 | 375 | #731 | — | — |
| 2019 | 354 | #785 | — | — |
| 2018 | 370 | #748 | — | — |
| 2017 | 352 | #779 | — | — |
| 2016 | 307 | #907 | — | — |
| 2015 | 317 | #877 | — | — |
| 2014 | 280 | #958 | — | — |
| 2013 | 289 | #889 | — | — |
| 2012 | 300 | #884 | — | — |
| 2011 | 234 | #1,056 | — | — |
| 2010 | 250 | #1,006 | — | — |
| 2009 | 225 | #1,122 | — | — |
| 2008 | 206 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 2007 | 201 | #1,234 | — | — |
| 2006 | 178 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2005 | 196 | #1,175 | — | — |
| 2004 | 204 | #1,119 | — | — |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,690 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,826 | — | — |
| 2001 | 69 | #2,309 | — | — |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,316 | — | — |
| 1995 | 50 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,240 | — | — |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,592 | — | — |
| 1980 | 100 | #1,278 | — | — |
| 1975 | 114 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 1970 | 150 | #886 | — | — |
| 1965 | 189 | #720 | — | — |
| 1960 | 285 | #587 | — | — |
| 1955 | 310 | #523 | — | — |
| 1950 | 396 | #401 | 5 | #3,850 |
| 1945 | 351 | #376 | — | — |
| 1940 | 358 | #337 | 6 | #3,236 |
| 1935 | 366 | #330 | 7 | #3,054 |
| 1930 | 460 | #310 | — | — |
| 1925 | 606 | #270 | — | — |
| 1920 | 616 | #264 | — | — |
| 1915 | 599 | #242 | — | — |
| 1910 | 377 | #181 | 6 | #1,469 |
| 1905 | 275 | #181 | — | — |
| 1900 | 365 | #159 | — | — |
| 1895 | 304 | #146 | — | — |
| 1890 | 320 | #122 | — | — |
| 1885 | 246 | #110 | — | — |
| 1880 | 162 | #111 | — | — |
Famous people named Estella
- Estella Agsteribbe Gymnast · 1909–1943
- Estella Warren Actor · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estella mean?
Latinized and Italian variant of the French Estelle.
How popular is the name Estella in 2025?
Estella ranked #509 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 581 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Estella?
42,975 babies have been named Estella in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Estella most popular?
Estella peaked in 1921, when 638 newborns received the name.
Is Estella a boy or girl name?
Estella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Estella rising or falling?
Estella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Estella?
Well-known people named Estella include Estella Agsteribbe (gymnast), Estella Warren (actor).