Celeste
boy nameCeleste entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3257 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3257
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3633 |
| 1950s | #3600 |
| 1970s | #4375 |
| 1980s | #6045 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Celeste are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Celeste alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Celeste in 2025?
- Celeste is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Celeste most popular?
- Celeste peaked in 1957, reaching #3257 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Celeste with classmates?
- Celeste will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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