Estel
Boy nameEstel has been given to 2,841 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,841
Peak year
1921 (107 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1893
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
16% girls / 84% boys
Rank through the decades
Estel's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #847 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Estel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Estel.
FAQ
How popular is the name Estel?
Estel has been given to 2,841 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Estel peak?
Estel peaked in 1921, when 107 babies were given the name.
Is Estel a girl or boy name?
Estel is primarily a boy name (84% of babies named Estel are boys).
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