Estelene
A feminine name of French origin meaning "star, bright one".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Estelene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estelene today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estelene births was 1926 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estelene. 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 Estelene is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Estelenes were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Estelene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1926
12 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1938 SSA rank
#3,267
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Estelene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estelene 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 76 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estelene 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 Estelene 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 Estelene
The name Estelene is a feminine name of Greek origin, with its roots traced back to the ancient Greek words "aster" meaning "star" and "lene" meaning "light." It is believed to have emerged during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
The earliest known use of the name Estelene can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras, who mentioned a student with this name in his teachings. However, it is uncertain if this student was a real person or a fictional character used for illustrative purposes.
During the Byzantine era, around the 6th century CE, there are records of a noble woman named Estelene who was renowned for her philanthropic work and patronage of the arts. She is mentioned in several historical accounts from that time, although details about her life are scarce.
In the 12th century, an Italian noblewoman named Estelene di Firenze gained recognition for her poetry and literary works. She was part of the influential literary circle in Florence and is considered one of the early pioneers of the Italian Renaissance.
Another notable figure was Estelene of Arles, a French mystic and religious writer who lived in the 13th century. She wrote several treatises on spirituality and is said to have influenced the religious thought of her time.
In the 16th century, Estelene Delacroix was a French painter and artist who was part of the Renaissance art movement. Her works, mainly portraits and religious scenes, can be found in various museums across Europe.
While the name Estelene has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, particularly in modern times. The exact reasons for its rarity are unclear, but it may be due to the rise of more popular names or cultural shifts that led to the preference for different naming conventions.
People
Estelene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estelene 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
Estelene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estelene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estelene 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Estelene a common name?
We classify Estelene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estelene most popular?
The single biggest year for Estelene was 1926, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estelene is about 93 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 Estelene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estelene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estelene in the SSA data are female. 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 Estelene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estelene 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 Estelene 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 Americans are named Estelene?
You can see how many people share the name Estelene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.