Estes
The surname "Estes" originates from the Middle English word est, meaning 'east'.
Meaning & Origin of Estes
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
The surname "Estes" originates from the Middle English word est, meaning 'east'.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Estes
As a girl name
Estes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 10 Estess were born — ranking #9,608 that year. As of 2026, Estes ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 49 Estess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Estes first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1887, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 29 Estess were born — ranking #1,240 that year. As of 2026, Estes ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 545 Estess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Estes
Phonetically similar names — useful when Estes is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Estes
What does the name Estes mean?
How popular is Estes in 2026?
When was Estes most popular?
In which U.S. states is Estes most popular?
Is Estes a unisex name?
What names go well with Estes?
About the name Estes
Estes is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1887 and has accumulated 545 births in the dataset. Estes's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Estes's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1916 →
- Names of the 1910s →
- Names starting with "E" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
- Browse unisex names →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.