Estal
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Estal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Estal today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estal births was 1918 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Estal is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Estals were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Estal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1918
10 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1932 SSA rank
#3,940
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Estal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estal from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Estal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Estal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Estal
The name Estal is believed to have originated from the Old French language during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "estaler," which means "to display" or "to spread out." This suggests that the name may have been associated with professions or individuals involved in trades or markets, where goods were displayed or spread out for sale.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estal can be found in a historical document from the city of Toulouse, France, dated around 1250. The document mentions a merchant named Estal de Montpellier, who was involved in the textile trade. This provides evidence that the name was in use during that time period and was likely associated with commercial activities.
In the 14th century, there are records of a knight named Estal de Villeneuve, who participated in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. His name appears in chronicles detailing the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, where he fought alongside the French forces.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Estal Petit was active in the city of Paris. Born in 1480, Petit was known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures that adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region. His work is considered a significant contribution to the artistic heritage of France.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Estal Durand emerged as a prominent philosopher and theologian. Durand, born in 1615 in the city of Lyon, wrote extensively on matters of faith, ethics, and the nature of the human soul. His works, such as "Treatise on the Immortality of the Soul" and "Reflections on Divine Wisdom," were widely read and discussed among scholars of his time.
Another individual worth mentioning is Estal Mercier, a French explorer and navigator who lived in the late 18th century. Mercier was part of several expeditions to the Americas and the South Pacific, and his detailed accounts of these voyages contributed to the expansion of geographical knowledge during that era.
While the name Estal has roots in Old French and was more prevalent in historical records from medieval times to the 18th century, its usage has become less common in modern times. However, it remains a part of the historical linguistic heritage and serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the development of names and language over the centuries.
People
Estal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Estal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Estal a common name?
We classify Estal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estal most popular?
The single biggest year for Estal was 1918, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estal is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Estal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Estal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Estal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Estal?
Want to know how many people have the name Estal? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.