Celeste
Celeste is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly, celestial.” It ranked #188 in the United States in 2025. Celeste derives from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly.'
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how do you pronounce Celeste?
seh-LEST
where does the name Celeste come from?
From the Latin caelestis, meaning heavenly or celestial.
It has a timeless, ethereal quality that has kept it in steady use across French, Italian, and English-speaking cultures for centuries.
how popular is this name?
Celeste has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 145 years since 1881. It peaked at #188 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #188 |
| 2024 | #197 |
| 2023 | #276 |
| 2022 | #292 |
| 2021 | #327 |
| 2020 | #352 |
| 2019 | #374 |
| 2018 | #446 |
| 2017 | #465 |
| 2016 | #494 |
| 2010 | #457 |
| 2000 | #274 |
| 1990 | #398 |
| 1980 | #392 |
| 1970 | #394 |
| 1960 | #346 |
| 1950 | #338 |
| 1940 | #588 |
| 1930 | #699 |
| 1920 | #583 |
| 1910 | #472 |
| 1900 | #481 |
| 1890 | #578 |
| 1881 | #447 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Celeste fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Celeste?
- Celeste Barber (Australian comedian)
- Celeste Ng (American novelist)
- Celeste Holm (American actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Celeste?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Celeste?
what names go well with Celeste?
Sibling names that share Celeste's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Celeste
What does the name Celeste mean?
Celeste means “heavenly, celestial”.
What is the origin of the name Celeste?
Celeste comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Céleste and Celestine.
How popular is the name Celeste?
Celeste ranked #188 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #188, and it has spent 145 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Celeste a boy or girl name?
Celeste is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Celeste?
Celeste is pronounced seh-LEST, with 2 syllables.
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