Girl
Celeste
heavenly
About Celeste
Imagine a name that sparkles like starlight and soars like boundless sky. Celeste captures something ethereal yet grounded, delicate yet powerful. This is a name for dreamers and achievers alike, carrying an air of sophistication that feels both vintage and refreshingly modern. Picture your daughter introducing herself with this elegant two-syllable gem—it flows effortlessly, leaving a memorable impression. Celeste works beautifully across cultures and languages, never stumbling on foreign tongues. It's distinctive enough to stand out in any classroom or boardroom, yet accessible enough to feel warmly familiar. The soft "s" sound lends a gentle quality, while the name's overall structure conveys confidence and poise. For parents seeking something celestial and special, this choice delivers enchantment with every utterance.
Popularity of the Name Celeste
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #449 | ||||
| 1882 | #637 | ||||
| 1883 | #654 | ||||
| 1884 | #544 | ||||
| 1885 | #544 | ||||
| 1886 | #529 | ||||
| 1887 | #501 | ||||
| 1888 | #477 | ||||
| 1889 | #806 | ||||
| 1890 | #582 | ||||
| 1891 | #561 | ||||
| 1892 | #528 | ||||
| 1893 | #537 | ||||
| 1894 | #570 | ||||
| 1895 | #521 | ||||
| 1896 | #555 | ||||
| 1897 | #479 | ||||
| 1898 | #476 | ||||
| 1899 | #515 | ||||
| 1900 | #483 | ||||
| 1901 | #489 | ||||
| 1902 | #573 | ||||
| 1903 | #540 | ||||
| 1904 | #559 | ||||
| 1905 | #482 | ||||
| 1906 | #486 | ||||
| 1907 | #511 | ||||
| 1908 | #583 | ||||
| 1909 | #559 | ||||
| 1910 | #474 | ||||
| 1911 | #537 | ||||
| 1912 | #505 | ||||
| 1913 | #541 | ||||
| 1914 | #571 | ||||
| 1915 | #555 | ||||
| 1916 | #524 | ||||
| 1917 | #535 | ||||
| 1918 | #575 | ||||
| 1919 | #587 | ||||
| 1920 | #583 | ||||
| 1921 | #566 | ||||
| 1922 | #704 | ||||
| 1923 | #601 | ||||
| 1924 | #645 | ||||
| 1925 | #605 | ||||
| 1926 | #687 | ||||
| 1927 | #696 | ||||
| 1928 | #615 | ||||
| 1929 | #644 | ||||
| 1930 | #699 | ||||
| 1931 | #683 | ||||
| 1932 | #594 | ||||
| 1933 | #642 | ||||
| 1934 | #583 | ||||
| 1935 | #667 | ||||
| 1936 | #684 | ||||
| 1937 | #578 | ||||
| 1938 | #618 | ||||
| 1939 | #652 | ||||
| 1940 | #588 | ||||
| 1941 | #553 | ||||
| 1942 | #593 | ||||
| 1943 | #584 | ||||
| 1944 | #605 | ||||
| 1945 | #561 | ||||
| 1946 | #534 | ||||
| 1947 | #470 | ||||
| 1948 | #465 | ||||
| 1949 | #392 | ||||
| 1950 | #338 | ||||
| 1951 | #325 | ||||
| 1952 | #326 | ||||
| 1953 | #331 | ||||
| 1954 | #342 | ||||
| 1955 | #323 | ||||
| 1956 | #326 | ||||
| 1957 | #344 | ||||
| 1958 | #338 | ||||
| 1959 | #350 | ||||
| 1960 | #346 | ||||
| 1961 | #324 | ||||
| 1962 | #330 | ||||
| 1963 | #337 | ||||
| 1964 | #359 | ||||
| 1965 | #353 | ||||
| 1966 | #356 | ||||
| 1967 | #359 | ||||
| 1968 | #389 | #414 | |||
| 1969 | #386 | ||||
| 1970 | #394 | ||||
| 1971 | #364 | ||||
| 1972 | #386 | ||||
| 1973 | #353 | #305 | |||
| 1974 | #370 | ||||
| 1975 | #388 | ||||
| 1976 | #376 | ||||
| 1977 | #431 | #253 | |||
| 1978 | #414 | #321 | |||
| 1979 | #409 | ||||
| 1980 | #392 | ||||
| 1981 | #383 | ||||
| 1982 | #386 | #368 | |||
| 1983 | #409 | #296 | |||
| 1984 | #419 | #365 | |||
| 1985 | #436 | #326 | |||
| 1986 | #450 | ||||
| 1987 | #466 | #350 | |||
| 1988 | #494 | ||||
| 1989 | #418 | ||||
| 1990 | #398 | #369 | |||
| 1991 | #374 | #270 | #462 | ||
| 1992 | #386 | #298 | #515 | ||
| 1993 | #349 | #272 | #360 | ||
| 1994 | #259 | #264 | #315 | ||
| 1995 | #247 | #214 | #303 | ||
| 1996 | #241 | #236 | #324 | ||
| 1997 | #239 | #347 | #390 | ||
| 1998 | #252 | #904 | #394 | ||
| 1999 | #263 | #680 | #370 | ||
| 2000 | #275 | #735 | #373 | ||
| 2001 | #285 | #819 | #377 | #375 | |
| 2002 | #308 | #789 | #316 | #393 | |
| 2003 | #298 | #826 | #444 | ||
| 2004 | #204 | #912 | #411 | ||
| 2005 | #272 | #981 | #372 | ||
| 2006 | #327 | #971 | #395 | #442 | |
| 2007 | #355 | #825 | #487 | ||
| 2008 | #400 | #947 | #524 | ||
| 2009 | #459 | #977 | #490 | ||
| 2010 | #457 | #484 | |||
| 2011 | #453 | #943 | #421 | ||
| 2012 | #470 | #896 | #503 | ||
| 2013 | #469 | #906 | #922 | #364 | |
| 2014 | #467 | #859 | #383 | ||
| 2015 | #500 | #778 | #272 | ||
| 2016 | #494 | #952 | #246 | ||
| 2017 | #465 | #698 | #308 | ||
| 2018 | #446 | #681 | #246 | ||
| 2019 | #374 | #694 | #626 | #236 | |
| 2020 | #352 | #570 | #838 | #285 | |
| 2021 | #327 | #595 | #195 | ||
| 2022 | #292 | #600 | #222 | ||
| 2023 | #276 | #455 | #631 | #179 | |
| 2024 | #197 | #473 | #306 | #561 | #170 |
| 2025 | #188 | #436 | #168 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Celeste
Names Similar to Celeste
Nicknames for Celeste
- Cel
- Cece
- Les
- Essie
Famous People Named Celeste
| Celeste Holm | American actress |
| Celeste Ng | American author |
| Celeste Thorson | American actress |
| Celeste Buckingham | Slovak singer-songwriter |
| Celeste | British singer-songwriter |
| Celeste Carrington | American dancer |
| Celeste Rodrigues | Portuguese fado singer |
| Celeste Guap | American sex worker and activist |
| Celeste Plak | Dutch volleyball player |
| Celeste Star | American pornographic actress |
Characters Named Celeste
| Celeste Wright | Big Little Lies |
| Celeste Ludenberg | Danganronpa |
| Celeste Morne | Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Celeste Cimon | The Elegance of the Hedgehog |
| Celeste Celestina | Harry Potter series |
| Celesteela | Pokémon |
| Celestia Ludenberg | Danganronpa |
| Celeste Cunningham | Grand Theft Auto V |
| Celestia Vega | Internet personality |
| Celestia | My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic |