Estrellita
Meaninglittle star · Spanish
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #3,106 in 1951
9 babies were named Estrellita in the US in 2025. It has climbed 983 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Estrellita you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Estrellita, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Estrellita would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEstrellita first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1951, when it ranked #3,106. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowEstrellita was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendEstrellita has climbed 983 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Estrellita means “little star”. Our records link it to French and Spanish roots.
About the name Estrellita
Estrellita is a girl name of French and Spanish origin meaning “little star”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ita”. US birth records list Estrellita for girls from 1941 to 2025, in 82 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1951, when it ranked #3,106 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:French namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.6 | 276,074 girls |
| 1950s | 5.1 | 195,313 girls |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 230,947 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 154,799 girls |
| 1980s | 9.5 | 105,374 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 94,251 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,131 girls |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,144 girls |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,279 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Estrellita
What does the name Estrellita mean?
Estrellita means “little star” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Estrellita?
Estrellita has French, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Estrellita a boy or girl name?
Estrellita is a girl name.
How popular is the name Estrellita?
Estrellita ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1951 (#3,106).