Celeste Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Celeste is a name of Latin origin meaning 'heavenly'. It evolved from the Latin 'caelestis' through Old French to its modern form. The name is often associated with beauty and grace, though it has no biblical significance. Celeste gained popularity in the late 19th century and is still well-regarded today.
The name Celeste is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Celeste has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Celeste' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6320th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 590th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 623rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 361st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 391st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 373rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 311th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 359th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Celeste' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Celeste"
Pronunciation
/səˈlɛst/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Celeste is derived from the Latin word 'caelestis', which means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.
Meaning
Heavenly
Language Evolution
Caelestis (Latin), Celestis (Old French), Celeste (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Celeste gained popularity in the late 19th century and became widely used in English-speaking countries as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Celestia, Celia, Celine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Celeste is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with beauty and tranquility.
Famous People
Celeste Holm - An American actress known for her work in film and theater., Celeste Ng - An American author known for her novels exploring family dynamics.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Celeste"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Celeste"
"Celeste" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6320th of 7545 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6360th of 7552 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 590th of 9107 | 2,596 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 623rd of 9204 | 2,291 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 361st of 12526 | 11,795 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 391st of 19264 | 9,196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 373rd of 27321 | 10,858 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 311th of 35406 | 16,241 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 359th of 30306 | 10,489 |
Regional Popularity of "Celeste" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Celeste" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.52% 503rd/1416 |
32.92% 454th/1379 |
29.21% 691st/2366 |
68.30% 780th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.19% 575th/1546 |
28.79% 448th/1556 |
36.76% 865th/2353 |
41.95% 649th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.34% 364th/2227 |
10.33% 251st/2430 |
17.03% 486th/2853 |
13.73% 381st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.24% 477th/2937 |
10.42% 363rd/3483 |
12.02% 423rd/3518 |
7.94% 321st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.24% 488th/3685 |
11.66% 522nd/4475 |
7.07% 367th/5194 |
4.31% 272nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.24% 469th/4582 |
10.40% 537th/5164 |
4.32% 316th/7313 |
2.59% 193rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.80% 510th/3984 |
9.74% 437th/4487 |
5.82% 397th/6822 |
3.82% 240th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Celeste"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Celeste" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.