Estes

♂ Boy

Pronounced ES-tuhs /ˈɛs.təs/Medium

Meaning: Estes is a surname turned given name, generally traced to the Spanish and Latin est / este, 'east,' also linked to the Italian noble house of Este. It reads as a surname-style heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name: Estes points to 'the east,' with roots in Spanish and the Este line (said 'ES-tuhs').

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningEstes is a surname turned given name, generally traced to the Spanish and Latin est / este, 'east,' also linked to the Italian noble house of Este. It reads as a surname-style heritage name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12825 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 545

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Estes is a surname turned first name, generally traced to Spanish and Latin roots for 'east,' and linked to the noble house of Este. In the U.S. it also survives as a place name. It reads as a surname-style heritage pick (said 'ES-tuhs').

As a given name it is rare. Rare, surname-style, and rugged.

Did you know? Estes began as a surname, tied to the word for 'east' and to the Italian house of Este — carried west as a place name (Estes Park) and a given name, noted here with its roots (said 'ES-tuhs').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Estes — surname; Spanish/Latin 'east'; house of Este; routes somewhat uncertain

Variations

EstasEste

Nicknames

EsTes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estes mean?

Estes is a surname name generally traced to roots for 'east,' also linked to the house of Este. Routes are a bit uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Estes?

It's said ES-tuhs /ˈɛs.təs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Estes a boy or girl name?

Estes is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Estes?

Estes is a rare name in the U.S.