Celesta
Girl nameCelesta has been given to 2,136 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,136
Peak year
1921 (47 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Celesta's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #977 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Celesta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Celesta.
FAQ
How popular is the name Celesta?
Celesta has been given to 2,136 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Celesta peak?
Celesta peaked in 1921, when 47 babies were given the name.
Is Celesta a girl or boy name?
Celesta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Celesta are girls).
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