Stella

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Stella is a Latin name meaning 'star,' evoking celestial beauty and brightness. It has literary roots, notably from Shakespeare's sonnets and Tennessee Williams' 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'

Current Popularity

#52 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #54, likely #45 to #63

↗Steady favorite

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,049. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 3,698
  • 2012: 4,006
  • 2013: 3,916
  • 2014: 4,203
  • 2015: 4,798
  • 2016: 4,933
  • 2017: 5,070
  • 2018: 5,164
  • 2019: 4,997
  • 2020: 4,667
  • 2021: 4,820
  • 2022: 4,849
  • 2023: 4,371
  • 2024: 4,274
  • 2025: 4,136
  • 2026 (projected): 4,049

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Stelle, Stell, Ella, Stellie
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
  • •Works well in both professional and casual settings
  • •Has experienced a strong revival after decades of less frequent use
  • •The name carries positive associations with light and guidance

Famous People

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Stella McCartney

Fashion Designer

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Stella Adler

Actress and Acting Teacher

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Stella Maxwell

Model

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Stella Young

Comedian and Disability Rights Activist

Statistics

206,906

Total births since 1880

2018

Peak year

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