Girl nameCurrently #11,613 in the USRising
Kestrel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20237 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kestrel's meaning
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Kestrel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kestrel |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Kestrel through the decades
- Kestrel peaked in 2023, when 21 babies were named Kestrel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kestrel has risen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kestrel currently ranks #11,613 in the US and is on the rise.