Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Estella
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
638
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Estella
How many people are named Estella?
An estimated 15,357 living Americans are named Estella.
How rare is Estella?
Estella is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 581 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 8.9% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Estella?
The median age of a living American named Estella is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 65 years old.
Is Estella still popular?
Yes — Estella is currently rising in popularity, with 581 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Estella most common?
Estella has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 6.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
8.9%
2025
581
All-time
42,920