Estelle

Estelle is a girl's name of English origin meaning “star.” In 2024 it was given to 462 girls in the United States.

Estelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“star”
Pronunciation
/ɛˈstɛl/

About the name Estelle

Estelle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “star” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Estelle first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #106 in 1911, and in 2024 462 babies received the name — 55,887 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Estelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#106 in 1911
Peak year
1915
Babies named Estelle in 2024
462
Total since 1880
55,887

Estelle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#465 in 2000
Babies named Estelle in 2025
37
Total since 1996
1,335

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Estelle mean?

Estelle means “star” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Estelle a boy or girl name?

Estelle is a girl name. In 2024, 462 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Estelle?

Estelle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Estelle?

Estelle first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #106 in 1911, and 462 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Estelle?

Estelle is pronounced /ɛˈstɛl/ (IPA).

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