Estel
girl nameEstel entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1171 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1171
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1171 |
| 1900s | #1647 |
| 1910s | #1919 |
| 1920s | #2481 |
| 1930s | #3512 |
| 1940s | #3581 |
| 1950s | #5565 |
| 1960s | #6564 |
| 2010s | #15498 |
| 2020s | #13752 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Estel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Estel alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Estel in 2025?
- Estel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Estel most popular?
- Estel peaked in 1898, reaching #1171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Estel with classmates?
- Estel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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