Celeste
Celeste first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2025, when 1,662 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,662.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Celeste popular?
Near its peak Celeste is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 7,322 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,838 | |
| 2000s | 10,556 | |
| 1990s | 9,815 | |
| 1980s | 5,312 | |
| 1970s | 5,536 | |
| 1960s | 6,977 | |
| 1950s | 6,667 | |
| 1940s | 2,167 | |
| 1930s | 1,104 | |
| 1920s | 1,313 | |
| 1910s | 1,151 | |
| 1900s | 429 | |
| 1890s | 295 | |
| 1880s | 139 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Celeste a boy or a girl name?
Celeste is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Celeste a popular name right now?
Celeste is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Celeste?
In 2025, Celeste ranked #188 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Celeste most popular?
Celeste was most popular in 2025, when about 1,662 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.