Celester
girl nameCelester entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #1416 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#1416
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1605 |
| 1910s | #3591 |
| 1920s | #3984 |
| 1930s | #3767 |
| 1940s | #4539 |
| 1950s | #5124 |
| 1960s | #6258 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Celester are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Celester alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Celester in 2025?
- Celester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Celester most popular?
- Celester peaked in 1906, reaching #1416 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Celester with classmates?
- Celester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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