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Estelle is a feminine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an Old French name meaning ‘star’, ultimately derived from Latin stella. It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havisham in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations (1860)." It ranked #573 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an Old French name meaning ‘star’, ultimately derived from Latin stella. It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havisham in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations (1860). The entry lists its usage as English, French.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Estelle ranked #573 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #573 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estelle mean?
Estelle means "star", according to Behind the Name.
Is Estelle a popular name?
Estelle ranked #573 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Estelle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Estelle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Estelle — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
