Estella
e-stella,
es-tella
US Popularity:995
Origin:Latin
Meaning:star
The Latin girl’s name Estella means “star,” and it derives from the word stella. This name is not as popular as its counterpart Estelle yet, it is known widely by classic literature fans for the character Estella Havisham from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Like a star shining bright in the night sky, we know that your little one will illuminate your life even in the darkest times.
Estella Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Estella is currently #1174 on The Bump
Girl:Estella is currently #535 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Estella is currently #995 in U.S. births
Girl:Estella is currently #372 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#995
in 2022
+ 267
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Estella, October 2017
Ancestry, Estella Family History
Study.com, Estella in Great Expectations | Overview & Character Analysis, November 2023
Britannica, Great Expectations, novel by Dickens, December 2023
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