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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Celest — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Celes|Celesta
LatinGirl↑↑ Surging

Celest

suh-LEST · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6968
↑↑ Surging
#6968
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6968 in 2024
5yr change
+8683 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6968 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Celest

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6968

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+8683 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelestialLatin OriginFeminine2-syllableHeavenlyModernRareRomanticRisingSky-inspired
Character
heavenly gracecelestial wisdomserene elegancespiritual depthethereal beauty
STRONG
High confidence

Celest is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6968 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +8683 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6968 · very rare
Celest at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin caelestis meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' Often associated with celestial bodies and divine qualities.
Language root:Latin · Caelestis
Peak rank:#6968 in 2024
5yr change:+8683 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Celest
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Celest · Overview
Summary

Celest is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6968 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Celest scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 8683 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Celestial · Romantic · Modern character
Celest carries a ethereal, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Celest is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
celest.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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