Estelle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced es-TEL · 2 syllables
Estelle means “star”, from French and Latin.
Borrowed from French Estelle, from Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stella. Doublet of etoile, estoile, stella, and stelo. Name of a third century martyr.
- Meaning
- star
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- es-TEL
- US rank (2025)
- #573
- US babies a year
- about 434 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Estelle?
Estelle was the #573 name in the US in 2025, given to 523 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #573 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| France | #497 |
| Canada | #134 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Estelle?
Half of US adults named Estelle are older than 69; most are between 21 and 92. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Estelle
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Estelle have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Viveca
- Delphine
- Ethan
- Laure
Names like Estelle
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Estelle
What does the name Estelle mean?
Estelle means “star”. It comes from French and Latin.
How do you pronounce Estelle?
Estelle is pronounced es-TEL.
How popular is the name Estelle?
Estelle was the #573 name in the US in 2025, given to 523 babies. It’s rising: up 59% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Estelle?
Half of US adults named Estelle are older than 69. Most are between 21 and 92.