Girl
Estella
star
About Estella
There exists within this name a quality of luminescence, as though it carries its own gentle radiance. Estella presents itself with quiet sophistication, evoking imagery of starlight and classical beauty. The name possesses literary resonance, having graced the pages of celebrated novels while maintaining its relevance across generations. One finds in Estella a certain elegance that neither demands attention nor fades into obscurity—it occupies that rare middle ground of being both distinctive and accessible. The triple-l construction provides a flowing quality that lends itself to graceful pronunciation. Parents selecting this name often demonstrate appreciation for names with substance and heritage. It suggests refinement without pretension, strength wrapped in femininity. Estella adapts beautifully to various diminutives should the bearer desire options, yet stands magnificently in its complete form. The name carries weight and presence, suitable for someone destined to move through life with quiet confidence and unmistakable grace.
Popularity of the Name Estella
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #111 | |||
| 1881 | #111 | |||
| 1882 | #110 | |||
| 1883 | #106 | |||
| 1884 | #116 | |||
| 1885 | #110 | |||
| 1886 | #118 | |||
| 1887 | #117 | |||
| 1888 | #121 | |||
| 1889 | #128 | |||
| 1890 | #122 | |||
| 1891 | #133 | |||
| 1892 | #129 | |||
| 1893 | #129 | |||
| 1894 | #128 | |||
| 1895 | #146 | |||
| 1896 | #133 | |||
| 1897 | #147 | |||
| 1898 | #159 | |||
| 1899 | #157 | |||
| 1900 | #159 | |||
| 1901 | #162 | |||
| 1902 | #168 | |||
| 1903 | #162 | |||
| 1904 | #158 | |||
| 1905 | #181 | |||
| 1906 | #184 | |||
| 1907 | #181 | |||
| 1908 | #180 | |||
| 1909 | #187 | |||
| 1910 | #181 | |||
| 1911 | #194 | |||
| 1912 | #227 | |||
| 1913 | #222 | |||
| 1914 | #237 | |||
| 1915 | #242 | |||
| 1916 | #249 | |||
| 1917 | #252 | |||
| 1918 | #257 | |||
| 1919 | #266 | |||
| 1920 | #264 | |||
| 1921 | #261 | |||
| 1922 | #261 | |||
| 1923 | #272 | |||
| 1924 | #269 | |||
| 1925 | #270 | |||
| 1926 | #277 | |||
| 1927 | #286 | |||
| 1928 | #282 | |||
| 1929 | #284 | |||
| 1930 | #310 | |||
| 1931 | #296 | |||
| 1932 | #299 | |||
| 1933 | #304 | |||
| 1934 | #324 | |||
| 1935 | #330 | |||
| 1936 | #328 | |||
| 1937 | #336 | |||
| 1938 | #352 | |||
| 1939 | #324 | |||
| 1940 | #337 | |||
| 1941 | #370 | |||
| 1942 | #376 | |||
| 1943 | #376 | |||
| 1944 | #385 | |||
| 1945 | #376 | |||
| 1946 | #394 | |||
| 1947 | #384 | |||
| 1948 | #400 | |||
| 1949 | #377 | |||
| 1950 | #400 | |||
| 1951 | #447 | |||
| 1952 | #436 | |||
| 1953 | #442 | |||
| 1954 | #461 | |||
| 1955 | #522 | |||
| 1956 | #496 | |||
| 1957 | #571 | |||
| 1958 | #583 | |||
| 1959 | #600 | |||
| 1960 | #587 | |||
| 1961 | #605 | |||
| 1962 | #689 | |||
| 1963 | #670 | |||
| 1964 | #708 | |||
| 1965 | #720 | |||
| 1966 | #715 | #398 | ||
| 1967 | #745 | |||
| 1968 | #767 | |||
| 1969 | #907 | |||
| 1970 | #886 | |||
| 1971 | #981 | |||
| 1973 | #886 | |||
| 1974 | #980 | |||
| 2012 | #884 | |||
| 2013 | #889 | |||
| 2014 | #958 | |||
| 2015 | #877 | |||
| 2016 | #907 | |||
| 2017 | #779 | |||
| 2018 | #748 | |||
| 2019 | #785 | |||
| 2020 | #731 | |||
| 2021 | #659 | |||
| 2022 | #499 | |||
| 2023 | #610 | |||
| 2024 | #503 | #998 | ||
| 2025 | #509 | |||
| 2008 | #392 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Estella
Names Similar to Estella
Nicknames for Estella
- Stella
- Este
- Ella
- Essie
- Stel
Famous People Named Estella
| Estella Gardinier | former reality TV personality |
| Estella Boersma | Dutch model |
| Estella Taylor | American silent film actress |
| Estella Marie Thompson, a.k.a. Divine Brown | English prostitute involved in a scandal with Hugh Grant |
| Estella Warren | American artist and poet |
| Estella Blain | French actress |
| Estella Daniels | Australian fashion model |
| Estella B. Diggs | American politician and educator |
| Estella Adams | English singer and actress |
| Estella Agsteribbe | Dutch resistance fighter during World War II |
| Estella Aguirre | Mexican film actress |
| Estella Canziani | British artist and writer |
| Estella DeRenne | American aviator |
| Estella Diggs | American politician and activist |
| Estella Dunn | American stage and film actress |
| Estella Eliot | English actress |
| Estella Frankel | American author and spiritual teacher |
| Estella Greer | Australian politician |
| Estella Maessen | Dutch singer |
Characters Named Estella
| Estella Havisham | Great Expectations by Charles Dickens |
| Estella Rose | The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger |
| Estella Munroe | East of Eden by John Steinbeck |
| Estella Modiste | Estella's Revenge by Jean Rhys |
| Estella Marie Thompson | Cherry, Harry & Raquel! by Russ Meyer |
| Estella Grant | Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King |
| Estella Bloom | Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville |
| Estella Dominis | The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway |