Estelle
Estelle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛˈstɛl/
Meaning and origin of Estelle
Root meaning: “star”
- A female given name from French
Etymology
Borrowed from French Estelle, from Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla. Doublet of étoile, estoile, stella, and stelo. Name of a third century martyr.
How popular is Estelle?
Since 1880, 56,410 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Estelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #106 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #1133 in 1894. In 2025 it ranked #573 for girls, with 523 babies given the name.
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Estelle FAQ
What does the name Estelle mean?
Estelle traces back to a root meaning "star". A female given name from French Borrowed from French Estelle, from Occitan estela (“star”), from Latin stēlla. Doublet of étoile, estoile, stella, and stelo. Name of a third century martyr.
What is the origin of the name Estelle?
Estelle is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Estelle?
Since 1880, 56,410 girls and 159 boys in the U.S. have been named Estelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #106 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #1133 in 1894. In 2025 it ranked #573 for girls, with 523 babies given the name.
Is Estelle a boy or girl name?
Estelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 56,410 girls and 159 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.