How Many People Are Named Estella?

Complete statistics for the name Estella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Estella
Very Rare
Spanish

Estella means 'star' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 18,818 Americans sharing this name. That's around 17,536 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, most Estellas are over 60, giving the name a classic feel.

~481
Living in US
1 in 689,084
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Star
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Charming Passionate
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,536
Worldwide Bearers
#12,071
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,089
🇨🇲 Cameroon
710
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
614
🇿🇦 South Africa
543
🇭🇹 Haiti
498
🇨🇦 Canada
334
🇺🇬 Uganda
317
🇳🇱 Netherlands
299
🇳🇬 Nigeria
228
🇷🇺 Russia
222

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (0%)
♀ Female
17,522 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
7,342
Would be under 30 (17%)
3,113
Would be 30–60 (7%)
31,774
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 42,229 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Estella Through the Generations

Estella peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 638 births, but it's seeing a resurgence now. Today, there are 17,536 people named Estella living in the US, with a notable 75% being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations, maintaining its old-school appeal while gaining new fans.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5,779
California 3,263
Mississippi 1,715
Georgia 1,528
Pennsylvania 1,411
Ohio 1,128
Alabama 1,045
North Carolina 1,029
New York 1,016
Illinois 974

✨ Similar Names to Estella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Estella's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Estella

How Many People Have the Name Estella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 481 people in the United States currently share the name Estella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 689,084 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Estella a Common or Rare Name?

Estella is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Estella Mean?

Estella means "star" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Estella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Estella Most Popular?

The name Estella reached peak popularity in 1921, with 638 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Estella?

Approximately 481 people named Estella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 481. That works out to roughly 1 in 689,084 Americans.

Is Estella a rare name?

Estella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 689,084 Americans has this name.

What does the name Estella mean?

Estella means "star" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Estella more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Estella are male and 100% are female.

When was Estella most popular?

Estella peaked in 1921 with 638 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US481
All-Time Births481
1 in X1 in 689,084
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1921
World Rank#12,071
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.