Estella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Estella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Estella?
Estella is spelled E-S-T-E-L-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Estella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Estella may derive from the Latin word “stella,” meaning “star.”
- Origin
- Estella is commonly associated with Latin origins through its connection to the word for “star.”
- Pronunciation
- es-TEL-uh · 3 syllables
Estella Popularity in 2025
Rank#509
Recorded Births581
- Girls usage fell 7 places to #509 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Estella Mean?
Estella may derive from the Latin word “stella,” meaning “star.”
Origin: Estella is commonly associated with Latin origins through its connection to the word for “star.”
How Do You Pronounce Estella?
Pronunciationes-TEL-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Estella?
- History
- The name Estella has been used as a given name in various literary works and historical contexts.
Estella Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 581 | #509 |
| 2024 | Girls | 609 | #502 |
| 2023 | Girls | 489 | #610 |
| 2022 | Girls | 633 | #499 |
| 2021 | Girls | 452 | #659 |
| 2020 | Girls | 375 | #731 |
| 2019 | Girls | 354 | #784 |
| 2018 | Girls | 370 | #747 |
| 2017 | Girls | 352 | #779 |
| 2016 | Girls | 307 | #905 |
| 2015 | Girls | 317 | #877 |
| 2014 | Girls | 280 | #956 |
| 2013 | Girls | 289 | #889 |
| 2012 | Girls | 300 | #884 |
| 2011 | Girls | 234 | #1,054 |
| 2010 | Girls | 250 | #1,004 |
| 2009 | Girls | 225 | #1,121 |
| 2008 | Girls | 206 | #1,227 |
| 2007 | Girls | 201 | #1,233 |
| 2006 | Girls | 178 | #1,314 |
| 2005 | Girls | 196 | #1,173 |
| 2004 | Girls | 204 | #1,118 |
| 2003 | Girls | 113 | #1,687 |
| 2002 | Girls | 98 | #1,821 |
When Was Estella Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Girls
638 recorded births
National rank #261
2022 · Girls
633 recorded births
National rank #499
1922 · Girls
616 recorded births
National rank #261
1920 · Girls
616 recorded births
National rank #264
Where Estella Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #164 | 18 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| MN | #271 | 20 |
| OR | #298 | 12 |
| IA | #323 | 10 |
| KS | #324 | 10 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
| OH | #371 | 30 |