Baby Name Popularity Profile

Celeste

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Celeste.

National Rank (2025)
#188
All-Time Peak Rank
#188 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
65,621
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Celeste Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

📖 The Story Behind Celeste

According to SSA data, Celeste achieved its highest historical rank of #188 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,662 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 160.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 145 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Celeste scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +160.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,662 Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
145 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 139
1890s: 295
1900s: 429
1910s: 1,151
1920s: 1,313
1930s: 1,104
1940s: 2,167
1950s: 6,667
1960s: 6,977
1970s: 5,536
1980s: 5,312
1990s: 9,815
2000s: 10,556
2010s: 6,838
2020s: 7,322

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ce-leste
Letter Count 7 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Arizona
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 49 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Arizona #128 1,689 2004 Insufficient historical volume
California #89 12,574 2004 +62.6% Growth
Nevada #97 413 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #85 595 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #342 878 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #106 8,151 2004 +148.2% Growth
Hawaii #174 295 1973 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #618 1,595 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #195 921 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #144 2,431 2025 +112.1% Growth
Washington #158 1,134 2025 +66.7% Growth
Oregon #130 596 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #215 1,776 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #216 4,906 1963 +42.9% Growth
Illinois #139 3,049 1999 +173.1% Growth
Rhode Island #95 225 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #211 1,216 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #309 725 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #277 1,745 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #356 990 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #280 2,375 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #199 175 1981 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #155 194 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 189 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #271 461 1957 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 132 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #251 1,166 2004 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #284 1,144 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #337 1,760 1959 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #224 860 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #280 854 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #265 640 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #416 486 1965 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #299 653 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #257 540 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #238 274 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #251 339 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #303 449 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 275 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #229 159 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #275 205 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #148 36 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #250 222 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #586 256 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 25 1962 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 10 1984 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 10 1955 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #204 15 1964 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #323 41 1958 Insufficient historical volume

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