Estel
boy nameEstel entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #636 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#636
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #851 |
| 1900s | #785 |
| 1910s | #786 |
| 1920s | #801 |
| 1930s | #1015 |
| 1940s | #1255 |
| 1950s | #1889 |
| 1960s | #2819 |
| 1970s | #4582 |
| 1980s | #5894 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Estel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Estel alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 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 boy names.
- When was the name Estel most popular?
- Estel peaked in 1905, reaching #636 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Estel with classmates?
- Estel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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