Estine
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially related to the Latin "aestus" meaning heat or fervor.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Estine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Estine today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Estine births was 1923 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Estine. 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 Estine is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Estines were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Estine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1923
9 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1941 SSA rank
#4,620
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Estine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Estine from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 27 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Estine 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 Estine 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 Estine
The name Estine is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "aestinus," which means "of summer" or "summer-like." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals born during the summer months or those with a sunny and warm disposition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estine can be found in historical documents from the 5th century AD, where it was used by a minor noble family in the regions of present-day Italy. It is possible that the name held significance within this family or was chosen to represent the season of birth or a desired characteristic.
During the medieval period, the name Estine gained some popularity among certain monastic orders and religious communities in Europe. It is mentioned in a few religious texts and chronicles from the 12th and 13th centuries, indicating its use by clergymen and scholars of that era.
In the 15th century, Estine Visconti (1370-1438) was a renowned Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of Renaissance artists and her influential role in the cultural life of Milan during that time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Estine was Estine de Châlons (1480-1543), a French courtier and diplomat who served under King Francis I. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and representing French interests in various European courts.
In the 17th century, Estine Bécu (1635-1696) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Parlement of Paris, one of the most influential judicial bodies in France at the time.
During the 18th century, Estine Cartier (1720-1792) was a renowned Swiss watchmaker and inventor. He is credited with several innovations in watchmaking, including the development of the first self-winding watch mechanism.
In the 19th century, Estine Dugazon (1825-1891) was a French actress and playwright who gained fame for her performances in comedic roles on the Parisian stage.
While the name Estine has not been widely popular in more recent times, it has a rich historical background and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.
People
Estine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Estine 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
Estine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Estine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Estine 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 Estine a common name?
We classify Estine 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, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Estine most popular?
The single biggest year for Estine was 1923, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Estine is about 78 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 Estine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Estine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Estine 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 Estine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Estine 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 Estine 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 Estine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.