Stella

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Star

Background: The name Stella originates from the Latin word 'stella,' which translates to 'star.' This term has been used historically to denote celestial bodies in the night sky.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#199
Total births
203,125
Most popular decade
2010s (132,756 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+17 ranks)
Years in Top 100
59
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1885
First year births
5
First year rank
#936
Peak year
1920
Peak year births
13
Peak rank
#2,336
Most recent year
2020
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,015

Female

First year
1880
First year births
414
First year rank
#60
Peak year
2018
Peak year births
5,163
Peak rank
#38
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,264
Recent rank
#49

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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