Estel

Estel - A very unique female name



  Nov 10,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Estel at a glance

Estel is ranked #1852 among girl baby names in 1920, with 5 births in 1920. It peaked in 1916 at #1705 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.

Rank in 1920
#1852
Births in 1920
5
Peak year
1916 (#1705)
First appeared
1916
Popularity
1 in 222,372 girls
Visitor rating
4.4/5 (9 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Estel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1705. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Estel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Estel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Estel. The baby girl name Estel was given to 5 baby girls in 1920, ranking #1852 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 222,372 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Estel peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 1705.



Famous with this name

Estel
Brian Estel
Estel Williams


How would you rate Estel, 1-5?

Rating: 4.4/5 (9 recent votes)


Estel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Estel is currently topping the baby name charts in Arkansas at position #526 - and is the least popular in Arkansas at position #526.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Estel is where you live.


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Estel origin and meaning

Estel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Estel, pop culture references for the name Estel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Estel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Estel, sorted by popularity.

Estelle / Estella / Estela / Estell / Eustolia / Esthela / Eztli / Estellene / Estalee /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19201852
19161705

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Arkansas526

Even more about Estel


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Estel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Estel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1916
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Estel
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 222,372
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1916
1920 births +5

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