Stella
Stella first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2018, when 5,164 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,136.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Stella popular?
Rising Stella has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 27,117 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44,225 | |
| 2000s | 11,843 | |
| 1990s | 1,798 | |
| 1980s | 1,867 | |
| 1970s | 2,563 | |
| 1960s | 4,957 | |
| 1950s | 8,591 | |
| 1940s | 11,363 | |
| 1930s | 11,206 | |
| 1920s | 25,899 | |
| 1910s | 28,526 | |
| 1900s | 11,014 | |
| 1890s | 9,807 | |
| 1880s | 6,130 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Stella mean?
Stella is the Latin word for “star.” It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
Variants & spellings
- Estella
- Estelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stella mean?
Stella means Star. Stella is the Latin word for “star.” It was coined as a given name by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 16th century.
What is the origin of the name Stella?
Stella is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Stella?
Stella is pronounced “STEL-uh.”
Is Stella a boy or a girl name?
Stella is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Stella a popular name right now?
Stella has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Stella?
In 2025, Stella ranked #52 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Stella most popular?
Stella was most popular in 2018, when about 5,164 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Stella?
Names similar to Stella include Luna, Nova, Aurora, Esther.
What names go well with Stella?
Latin names that pair well with Stella include Mark, Emily, Olivia, Ava, Oliver.