Girl · #4,376 in 2026

Hestel

Current Rank
#4,376
Peak Rank
#4,376 (1923)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1923
First Year
1923
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#4376
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Hestel

Hestel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 6 Hestels were born — ranking #4,376 that year. As of 2026, Hestel ranks #4,376 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Hestels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Hestel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hestel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Hostile
  • Hostel
  • Hostil
  • Hastile
  • Westall
  • Hessel
  • Headstall
  • Bestill
  • Pestel
  • Kestel
  • Hustle
  • Hussle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hestel

What does the name Hestel mean?
Hestel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Hestel in 2026?
In 2026, Hestel ranks #4,376 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Hestel most popular?
Hestel reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #4,376 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Hestel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Hestel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Hestel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hestel include Lolo, Leafa, Clesta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Lolo
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Leafa
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Clesta
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Honoria
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Elmeta
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Luada
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Readie
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Maxiene
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About the name Hestel

Hestel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Hestel's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #4,376. Use the chart and map above to compare Hestel'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.