Estelle Kohn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Estelle Kohn — Greek
56K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Estelle Kohn is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Estelle is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Estelle is a female name of Occitan origin, and means star. Star is the meaning generally assigned the name Estelle, although the format Eustalia suggests the name's true root is the Greek eustales: well-groomed. Despite the reported popularity of the saint the name Estelle was afforded little evident usage prior to the publication in 1788 of the pastoral Estelle by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, the first famous historical namesake, Estelle Fornier (née Dubœuf), muse of the composer Berlioz, who was born in 1797. The surname Kohn: Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn. Estelle is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 56K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Estelle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Estelle

Greek

Estelle is a female name of Occitan origin, and means star. Star is the meaning generally assigned the name Estelle, although the format Eustalia suggests the name's true root is the Greek eustales: well-groomed. Despite the reported popularity of the saint the name Estelle was afforded little evident usage prior to the publication in 1788 of the pastoral Estelle by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, the first famous historical namesake, Estelle Fornier (née Dubœuf), muse of the composer Berlioz, who was born in 1797.

Surname: Kohn

French

Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Estelle is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Estelle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Estelle Kohn

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Estelle Kohn:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Estelle?
The first name Estelle originates from Greek. Estelle is a female name of Occitan origin, and means star. Star is the meaning generally assigned the name Estelle, although the format Eustalia suggests the name's true root is the Greek eustales: well-groomed. Despite the reported popularity of the saint the name Estelle was afforded little evident usage prior to the publication in 1788 of the pastoral Estelle by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian, the first famous historical namesake, Estelle Fornier (née Dubœuf), muse of the composer Berlioz, who was born in 1797.
When was Estelle most popular?
The name Estelle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kohn?
The surname Kohn originates from French. Aaron M. Kohn, crime investigator and FBI agent Alfie Kohn (born 1957), American lecturer and author Arnold Kohn (1905–1984), Croatian Zionist and longtime president of the Jewish community Osijek Avrohom Yitzchok Kohn (1914–1996), Hasidic rabbi Bernard Kohn (born 1931), French-American architect Charlotte Kohn (born 1948), Austrian journalist Dan Kohn-Sherbock, American-British Jewish theologian David Kohn (1838–1915), Russian archaeologist Donald Kohn (1942), American economist, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Eugene Kohn (1887–1977), American rabbi Fritz Kortner (born as Fritz Nathan Kohn.
What are the origins of the name Estelle Kohn?
The name Estelle Kohn combines two different traditions: the first name Estelle has Greek roots, while the surname Kohn originates from French.
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