Kestrel
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Little Hawk.
- Origin
- English
Kestrel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 296 baby girls have been named Kestrel. The name peaked in 2019 with 19 US births that year (rank #6299). In 2024, ranked #11613 nationally — 5,314 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Kestrel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kestrel births are: California (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Kestrel
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7-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kestrel's exact length and starting letter: Kachada, Kachina, Kadeen,, Kadeer,, Kadence.
Quick Facts About Kestrel
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elle | Abbreviation Of Eleanor And Ellen. Beautiful Fairy | Female | English |
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Compare Kestrel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kestrel against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).