Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Stella.
National Rank (2025)
#52
All-Time Peak Rank
#38 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
206,906
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Stella Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Stella
According to SSA data, Stella achieved its highest historical rank of #38 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 5,164 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 13.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Stella scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-13.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,164Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
60yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6,130
1890s:9,807
1900s:11,014
1910s:28,526
1920s:25,899
1930s:11,206
1940s:11,363
1950s:8,591
1960s:4,957
1970s:2,563
1980s:1,867
1990s:1,798
2000s:11,843
2010s:44,225
2020s:27,117
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSte-lla
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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