Total births
676
Unisex name · since 1896
Estle
676 babies named Estle in U.S. Social Security records since 1896, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 676
- total births
- 1896–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
676 boys have been named Estle since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Estle has been recorded 676 times among boys since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1960.
- 676 total births
- 1896–1960 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
676 boys have been named Estle since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1960.
- 676
- total births
- 1896–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Estle was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
38 babies were named Estle in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Estle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Estle splits its recorded history at 1931: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1901 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Estle at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Estle popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1960
- Peak year (1920)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Estle popularity over time - girls
80 total births recorded since 1897 (Estle as girls' name)
Estle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Estle's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Estle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
164 births
- 1920s
1920s
218 births
- 1930s
1930s
129 births
- 1940s
1940s
89 births
- 1950s 43
1950s
43 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 218 births (32% of all-time use).
How Estle 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 Estle's total volume
Estle vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Estle by state
Where Estle concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 70 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 28 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Estle's total US births 10.4%
Even split
70 of 676 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Estle? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 676 babies named Estle. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 38 births.
When was Estle most popular? ▼
Estle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Estle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Estle are Kentucky (70 births), Tennessee (28 births), Missouri (5 births).
Is Estle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Estle is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 676 births, and as a girl's name it has 80 births.
How long has the name Estle been used? ▼
Records for Estle go back to 1896, giving 65 years of history through 1960.
What names are similar to Estle? ▼
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 Estle's data
- Estle's decade-level peak was the 1920s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Estles (70 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 Estle
Nearby Names Like Estle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Estle
Esteban Boy
#459 35,592 births
Estevan Boy
#2214 8,956 births
Estel Boy
2,374 births
Eston Boy
#6844 2,006 births
Estill Boy
1,246 births
Compare Estle side by side: Estle vs Esteban Estle vs Estevan Estle vs Estel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1896–1960 (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. "Estle: Baby Name Since 1896 - 676 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/estle. 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 Estle 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 June 2026.