Celeste

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Heavenly; Sky

Background: The name Celeste originates from the Latin word 'caelestis,' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' This term was adopted into French as 'céleste,' retaining the same meanings associated with the heavens.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#502
Total births
64,006
Most popular decade
2000s (31,680 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+269 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1881

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1916
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,898
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
7
Peak rank
#3,368
Most recent year
2008
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,551

Female

First year
1881
First year births
14
First year rank
#447
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
1,637
Peak rank
#204
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,556
Recent rank
#198

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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