How Many People Are Named Estrella?

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

Estrella
Rare
Spanish

Estrella means 'star' in Spanish, making it a shining rarity among names, only 1 in 20,608 Americans share it. With just over 16,000 people named Estrella alive today, it peaked in popularity back in 2005.

~13,808
Living in US
1 in 24,004
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Star
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Passionate
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,013
Worldwide Bearers
#6,935
Global Rank
🇺🇾 Uruguay
798
🇦🇷 Argentina
748
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
482
🇨🇦 Canada
342
🇨🇱 Chile
329
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇧🇷 Brazil
264
🇳🇱 Netherlands
246
🇧🇴 Bolivia
219
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
157

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
16,013 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
13,998
Would be under 30 (86%)
1,995
Would be 30–60 (12%)
328
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 16,321 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Estrella Through the Generations

Estrella, meaning 'star' in Spanish, has seen its brightest moments in recent decades. Born in the early 2000s, most Estrellas are under 30, with 13,998 under-30-year-olds compared to 1,995 aged 30-60 and 328 over 60. The name's peak was in 2005 when 1,105 babies were given this name, but since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,149
Texas 3,099
Arizona 787
Illinois 651
New Mexico 626
Florida 559
Colorado 464
New York 438
North Carolina 399
Georgia 390

✨ Similar Names to Estrella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Estrella's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Estrella

How Many People Have the Name Estrella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,808 people in the United States currently share the name Estrella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,004 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Estrella a Common or Rare Name?

Estrella is classified as 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 Estrella Mean?

Estrella means "star" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Estrella Most Popular?

The name Estrella reached peak popularity in 2005, with 1,105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Estrella?

Approximately 13,808 people named Estrella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,808. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,004 Americans.

Is Estrella a rare name?

Estrella is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,004 Americans has this name.

What does the name Estrella mean?

Estrella means "star" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Estrella more male or female?

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

When was Estrella most popular?

Estrella peaked in 2005 with 1,105 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US13,808
All-Time Births13,808
1 in X1 in 24,004
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2005
World Rank#6,935
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.