Total births
908
Boys' name · since 1907
Estil
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 908 babies named Estil, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 908
- total births
- 1907–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Estil sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 908 recorded since 1907.
Social Security Administration records show Estil recorded 908 times among boys since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1979.
- 908 total births
- 1907–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
908 boys have been named Estil since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 908
- total births
- 1907–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Estil was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
36 babies were named Estil in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Estil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Estil's full recorded timeline at 1940, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Estil at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Estil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1979
- Peak year (1926)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Estil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Estil's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Estil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 13
1900s
13 births
- 1910s
1910s
134 births
- 1920s
1920s
252 births
- 1930s
1930s
209 births
- 1940s
1940s
126 births
- 1950s 87
1950s
87 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 252 births (28% of all-time use).
How Estil compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Estil's total volume
Estil vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Estil by state
Where Estil concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 359 | 39.5% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Estil's total US births 39.5%
Even split
359 of 908 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Estil? ▼
Estil has been given to 908 babies in the U.S. since 1907, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 36 babies were born in 1926, its single highest year.
When was Estil most popular? ▼
Estil was most popular in the 1920s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Estil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Estil are Kentucky (359 births), Missouri (17 births), Virginia (12 births).
How long has the name Estil been used? ▼
Records for Estil go back to 1907, giving 73 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Estil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esteban, Estevan, Estel, Eston, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Estil's data
- Estil's decade-level peak was the 1920s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Estils (359 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Estil
Nearby Names Like Estil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Estil
Esteban Boy
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Estevan Boy
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Estel Boy
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Eston Boy
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Estill Boy
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Compare Estil side by side: Estil vs Esteban Estil vs Estevan Estil vs Estel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Estil: Baby Name Since 1907 - 908 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/estil. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Estil draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.