Estel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
84% Masculine / 16% Feminine
Meaning:
Estel means 'hope' or 'confidence'.
Meaning of the Name Estel
Estel is a name of English origin meaning 'hope' or 'confidence'. It is derived from the Old English word 'estel', which is also related to the Old Norse word 'ástel', meaning 'hope'. The name carries a positive and optimistic connotation, symbolizing the belief in a better future. As a given name, Estel has been used since the Middle Ages and continues to be a unique and meaningful choice for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Estel
The popularity for the name Estel peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 87 births, which ranked number 1,475 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Estel had the most female births in 1916 with 23, which ranked number 1,581 out of 5,161 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 87, which ranked number 692 out of 4,985 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Estel
Popularity of Estel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Estel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Estel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Estel is a great pick!
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