Celester
boy nameCelester entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2271 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2271
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3383 |
| 1920s | #3873 |
| 1930s | #3457 |
| 1940s | #3268 |
| 1950s | #3042 |
| 1960s | #4078 |
| 1970s | #4592 |
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 1945, making them about 80 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 boy names.
- When was the name Celester most popular?
- Celester peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Celester with classmates?
- Celester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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