How popular is the name Stella in 2025?

Stella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Stella most popular?

Stella peaked in 1893, reaching #907 among US boy names.

Stella will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Stella entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #907 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#907

peak (1893)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Stella are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Stella alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Stella in 2025?: Stella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Stella most popular?: Stella peaked in 1893, reaching #907 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Stella with classmates?: Stella will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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