Estill comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Shining river" or "bright stream.".
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How popular is Estill?
1919peak year
Estill entered U.S. records in 1883, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1919, 43 babies received the name (ranked #1038). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 1,253 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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