NAME PROFILE
Kestrel
Derived from the Hebrew word for bee, signifying a person who is industrious, organized, and wise. A child with this name is seen as a natural leader who brings sweetness and harmony to those around her, much like a queen bee tending to her hive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 339 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2019 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Deborah Kerr (Actress in 'The King and I') · Debbie Harry (Lead singer of Blondie) · Debbie Reynolds (Actress in 'Singin' in the Rain') · Debra Messing (Actress in 'Will & Grace') · Deborah Birx (Physician and Diplomat)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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