How old is someone named Estela?
The average Estela is 40 years old.
Half of all living Estelas are between 19 and 61.
When was Estela popular?
Estela is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2022. 128 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 28 | 0 |
| 1910s | 195 | 0 |
| 1920s | 568 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 661 | 140 |
| 1940s | 720 | 420 |
| 1950s | 1,007 | 780 |
| 1960s | 802 | 710 |
| 1970s | 929 | 870 |
| 1980s | 869 | 840 |
| 1990s | 939 | 920 |
| 2000s | 839 | 830 |
| 2010s | 872 | 860 |
| 2020s | 718 | 710 |
How many Estelas are still alive?
About 7,100 Estelas are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 9,100 babies named Estela since 1903.
Most Estelas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Estela?
About one in five living Estelas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Estela an old name?
Somewhat. Estela is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Estela will be 39 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Estela a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Estelas are women.
Names the same age as Estela
NAME TWIN
Estela's name twin is Marshall. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Marshall's age curve is the closest match to Estela's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Estella (42)
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Questions about the name Estela
How old is the average Estela?
The average Estela in the US is 40 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Estela?
About 7,100 Estelas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,100 babies given the name since 1903.
When was the name Estela most popular?
In 2022, when about 130 baby girls were named Estela.
Is Estela a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 20% of living Estelas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this