Estella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Estella originates from Latin, meaning 'star'. It evolved from the earlier form Stella and conveys traits of brightness and guidance. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Estella became popular in the late 19th century and is currently viewed as a sophisticated choice, with notable figures such as Estella Warren contributing to its modern image.
The name Estella is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Estella has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Estella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4999th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 251st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 333rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 510th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 949th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1359th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 715th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Estella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Estella"
Pronunciation
/ɛˈstɛlə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Estella is derived from the Latin word 'stella', which means 'star'. It is often associated with brightness and guidance.
Meaning
star
Language Evolution
Estella (modern form), Stella (earlier form)
Historical Usage
Estella gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly due to its elegant sound and association with light and beauty.
Variants & Derivatives
Stella, Estelle, Estel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Estella is perceived as a sophisticated and charming name, often associated with grace and elegance.
Famous People
Estella Warren (actress and model), Estella D. Williams (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Estella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Estella"
"Estella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4999th of 6773 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 251st of 9107 | 12,541 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 333rd of 9204 | 7,060 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 510th of 12526 | 6,236 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 949th of 19264 | 2,157 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1820th of 27321 | 1,140 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1359th of 35406 | 2,518 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 715th of 30306 | 4,824 |
Regional Popularity of "Estella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Estella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
20.90% 296th/1416 |
21.75% 300th/1379 |
8.37% 198th/2366 |
21.72% 248th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.75% 460th/1546 |
27.63% 430th/1556 |
11.81% 278th/2353 |
18.36% 284th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.68% 750th/2227 |
34.44% 837th/2430 |
13.53% 386th/2853 |
16.76% 465th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
46.17% 1356th/2937 |
56.19% 1957th/3483 |
22.80% 802nd/3518 |
16.91% 684th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
72.86% 2685th/3685 |
68.45% 3063rd/4475 |
29.80% 1548th/5194 |
20.41% 1289th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.22% 1064th/4582 |
29.16% 1506th/5164 |
23.70% 1733rd/7313 |
15.96% 1191st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.91% 594th/3984 |
17.78% 798th/4487 |
12.30% 839th/6822 |
10.23% 642nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Estella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Estella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.