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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Stella — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Stelios|Stellah
LatinGirl→ Stable

Stella

STEL-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#49
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy — · → Stable

#49
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 61
Peak rank
#40 in 2022
5yr change
-3 ranks
Birth frequency
11.8 per 10,000 births
Sex split
12% boy · 88% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #49 · Falling 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
Stella

Popularity score: 61  ·  SSA Rank: #49

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
56
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-3 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
40
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Stella scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
40
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelestialLatinClassic2-syllableRomanticVintageStar-related
Character
luminous guidancecelestial wonder
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Stellas

pioneeringinfluentialvisionarystrikingsophisticated
STRONG
High confidence

Stella is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #49 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -3 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#49 · common
Stella at a Glance
Meaning:Star. From the Latin stella, referring to celestial bodies and symbolizing brightness, guidance, and aspiration.
Language root:Latin
Peak rank:#40 in 2022
5yr change:-3 ranks
Sex usage:12% boy · 88% girl
Notable bearers
Stella Adler
acting teacher and theorist (notable primarily for her professional work, though born female)
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Stella illustration
Name Intelligence
Stella · Overview
Summary

Stella is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #49 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Celestial · Classic · Romantic character
Stella carries a ethereal, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #49, you will likely encounter other Stellas. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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