Girl
Stella
star
About Stella
Luminous and classic, this name has enjoyed enduring popularity across generations for excellent reasons. The celestial reference gives it built-in meaning that resonates universally—everyone appreciates the imagery of stars and light. Its Italian roots add a touch of European sophistication, while its straightforward English adoption makes it accessible to all. The double consonant in the middle gives it substance and prevents it from feeling too airy or insubstantial. This name manages to be both vintage and contemporary simultaneously, fitting comfortably in any era. The two-syllable structure is easy for young children to pronounce while sophisticated enough for adulthood. It pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name or surname, demonstrating remarkable versatility. Parents appreciate its positive associations—brightness, guidance, exceptional quality—all attributes they hope to see in their daughters. The availability of the sweet nickname "Stella-belle" or simply keeping it intact shows its flexibility. It's a choice that feels safe yet special, familiar yet distinctive.
Popularity of the Name Stella
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #60 | ||||
| 1881 | #64 | ||||
| 1882 | #61 | ||||
| 1883 | #59 | ||||
| 1884 | #60 | ||||
| 1885 | #57 | ||||
| 1886 | #57 | ||||
| 1887 | #59 | ||||
| 1888 | #64 | ||||
| 1889 | #55 | ||||
| 1890 | #56 | ||||
| 1891 | #59 | ||||
| 1892 | #59 | ||||
| 1893 | #63 | ||||
| 1894 | #61 | ||||
| 1895 | #60 | ||||
| 1896 | #60 | ||||
| 1897 | #64 | ||||
| 1898 | #65 | ||||
| 1899 | #62 | ||||
| 1900 | #68 | #95 | |||
| 1901 | #65 | #84 | |||
| 1902 | #63 | #94 | |||
| 1903 | #65 | #116 | |||
| 1904 | #68 | #92 | |||
| 1905 | #67 | #97 | |||
| 1906 | #65 | #105 | |||
| 1907 | #70 | #92 | |||
| 1908 | #67 | #96 | |||
| 1909 | #70 | #113 | |||
| 1910 | #72 | #102 | |||
| 1911 | #72 | #133 | |||
| 1912 | #73 | #108 | |||
| 1913 | #69 | #101 | |||
| 1914 | #65 | #110 | |||
| 1915 | #64 | #104 | |||
| 1916 | #63 | #97 | |||
| 1917 | #62 | #110 | |||
| 1918 | #67 | #128 | |||
| 1919 | #70 | #124 | |||
| 1920 | #82 | #109 | |||
| 1921 | #86 | #131 | |||
| 1922 | #88 | #148 | |||
| 1923 | #96 | #110 | |||
| 1924 | #105 | #118 | |||
| 1925 | #114 | #140 | |||
| 1926 | #121 | #116 | |||
| 1927 | #123 | #128 | |||
| 1928 | #132 | #160 | |||
| 1929 | #137 | ||||
| 1930 | #140 | ||||
| 1931 | #142 | ||||
| 1932 | #150 | #159 | |||
| 1933 | #164 | #161 | |||
| 1934 | #169 | #185 | |||
| 1935 | #187 | ||||
| 1936 | #186 | ||||
| 1937 | #195 | ||||
| 1938 | #200 | ||||
| 1939 | #188 | ||||
| 1940 | #192 | #204 | |||
| 1941 | #184 | ||||
| 1942 | #188 | ||||
| 1943 | #188 | ||||
| 1944 | #198 | #224 | |||
| 1945 | #198 | ||||
| 1946 | #209 | ||||
| 1947 | #200 | #288 | |||
| 1948 | #201 | ||||
| 1949 | #215 | ||||
| 1950 | #226 | ||||
| 1951 | #240 | ||||
| 1952 | #248 | #256 | |||
| 1953 | #263 | #242 | |||
| 1954 | #292 | ||||
| 1955 | #305 | #290 | |||
| 1956 | #316 | #207 | |||
| 1957 | #338 | ||||
| 1958 | #353 | #325 | |||
| 1959 | #378 | #337 | |||
| 1960 | #383 | #246 | |||
| 1961 | #394 | #342 | |||
| 1962 | #380 | #345 | |||
| 1963 | #415 | ||||
| 1964 | #412 | #346 | #298 | ||
| 1965 | #411 | #191 | |||
| 1966 | #456 | #206 | |||
| 1967 | #467 | #245 | |||
| 1968 | #513 | #285 | |||
| 1969 | #553 | #355 | #244 | ||
| 1970 | #543 | #348 | #293 | ||
| 1971 | #584 | #233 | |||
| 1972 | #577 | #256 | |||
| 1973 | #644 | #231 | |||
| 1974 | #624 | #395 | #321 | ||
| 1975 | #629 | #362 | #251 | ||
| 1976 | #731 | #326 | |||
| 1977 | #670 | #294 | |||
| 1978 | #661 | #327 | |||
| 1979 | #751 | #301 | |||
| 1980 | #732 | #349 | |||
| 1981 | #731 | #362 | |||
| 1982 | #755 | #422 | |||
| 1983 | #769 | #472 | |||
| 1984 | #828 | #409 | |||
| 1985 | #996 | #417 | |||
| 1987 | #965 | #384 | |||
| 1998 | #908 | #512 | #192 | #490 | |
| 1999 | #724 | #385 | #151 | #619 | |
| 2000 | #656 | #363 | #117 | #458 | #552 |
| 2001 | #598 | #344 | #64 | #367 | #540 |
| 2002 | #499 | #372 | #72 | #405 | #600 |
| 2003 | #380 | #345 | #74 | #488 | #319 |
| 2004 | #291 | #335 | #59 | #502 | #209 |
| 2005 | #250 | #325 | #42 | #394 | #193 |
| 2006 | #242 | #310 | #63 | #499 | #162 |
| 2007 | #243 | #342 | #57 | #284 | #151 |
| 2008 | #186 | #322 | #34 | #466 | #136 |
| 2009 | #126 | #393 | #49 | #247 | #97 |
| 2010 | #85 | #335 | #39 | #292 | #72 |
| 2011 | #74 | #281 | #30 | #324 | #64 |
| 2012 | #62 | #334 | #31 | #278 | #58 |
| 2013 | #70 | #344 | #57 | #226 | #64 |
| 2014 | #66 | #318 | #52 | #227 | #67 |
| 2015 | #51 | #359 | #44 | #274 | #48 |
| 2016 | #45 | #332 | #40 | #225 | #49 |
| 2017 | #42 | #316 | #39 | #157 | #50 |
| 2018 | #38 | #309 | #43 | #177 | #54 |
| 2019 | #40 | #335 | #62 | #176 | #47 |
| 2020 | #42 | #280 | #32 | #131 | #56 |
| 2021 | #41 | #304 | #64 | #127 | #57 |
| 2022 | #40 | #272 | #61 | #149 | #58 |
| 2023 | #46 | #310 | #62 | #144 | #53 |
| 2024 | #49 | #309 | #40 | #104 | #58 |
| 2025 | #52 | #336 | #86 | #167 | #66 |
| 1997 | #614 | #253 | #435 | ||
| 1988 | #336 | #403 | |||
| 1989 | #400 | ||||
| 1991 | #353 | #780 | |||
| 1995 | #334 | #627 | #784 | ||
| 1986 | #520 | ||||
| 1993 | #929 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Stella
Names Similar to Stella
Nicknames for Stella
- Stel
- Ella
- Star
- Ellie
Famous People Named Stella
| Stella McCartney | British fashion designer |
| Stella Adler | American actress and acting teacher |
| Stella Maxwell | Belgian-born New Zealand model |
| Stella Tennant | British model |
| Stella Stevens | American actress |
| Stella Young | Australian comedian and disability rights activist |
| Stella Mwangi | Kenyan-Norwegian singer and rapper |
| Stella Abrera | American ballet dancer |
| Stella Benson | English writer |
| Stella Duffy | British writer and performer |
| Stella Parks | American food writer and pastry chef |
| Stella Rimington | British intelligence officer and writer |
| Stella Gonet | British actress |
| Stella Kowalski | Polish poet and translator |
| Stella Chen | American violinist |
| Stella Sigcau | South African politician |
| Stella Doufexis | Greek-German mezzo-soprano |
| Stella Quimbo | Filipino economist and politician |
| Stella Kübler | Swiss alpine skier |
| Stella Obasanjo | Former First Lady of Nigeria |
Characters Named Stella
| Stella Gibson | The Fall TV series |
| Stella Carlin | Orange Is the New Black TV series |
| Stella Kowalski | A Streetcar Named Desire - Play |
| Stella Bonasera | CSI - NY TV series |
| Stella Zinman | How I Met Your Mother TV series |
| Stella Kidd | Chicago Fire TV series |
| Stella Malone | Jonas TV series |
| Stella Yamada | Wizards of Waverly Place TV series |
| Stella Mayfair | The Cursed Child - Harry Potter play |
| Stella Olemaun | 30 Days of Night comic series |
| Stella Loussier | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny anime |