Unisex · #4,040 in 2026

Estle

Current Rank
#4,040
Peak Rank
#1,157 (1920)
Total Babies
676
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,031 (80 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,157 (676 total)
👦As Boy Name
1896
First Year
1960
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#1157
Peak Rank
676
Total Count
52
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1897
First Year
1932
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3031
Peak Rank
80
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Estle

As a girl name

Estle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1897, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 9 Estles were born — ranking #3,031 that year. As of 2026, Estle ranks #4,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 80 Estles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Estle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1896, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 38 Estles were born — ranking #1,157 that year. As of 2026, Estle ranks #4,040 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 676 Estles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Estle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Estle 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 Estle

What does the name Estle mean?
Estle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Estle in 2026?
In 2026, Estle ranks #4,040 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Estle most popular?
Estle reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,157 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Estle most popular?
Estle has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Estle.
Is Estle a unisex name?
Yes — Estle is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 11% of Estles assigned female and 89% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Estle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Estle include Buell, Mearl, Anselmo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Estle

Estle is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 676 births in the dataset. Estle's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,157. Use the chart and map above to compare Estle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.