Stella
Peaked at #38 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Stella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Stella — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#38
in 2018
Current rank
#49
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Stella reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #38 nationally with 5,163 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #66 (2014) to #49 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Stella ranks #49 nationally for girls, with 4,264 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #49 | 4,264 |
| 2023 | #46 | 4,366 |
| 2022 | #40 | 4,845 |
| 2021 | #41 | 4,818 |
| 2020 | #42 | 4,667 |
| 2019 | #40 | 4,994 |
| 2018 | #38 | 5,163 |
| 2017 | #42 | 5,069 |
Stella — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1018
in 1893
Last ranked
#13781
in 2020
Years tracked
52
1885–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Stella reached its peak popularity for boys in 1893, ranking #1018 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Stella hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #13781.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #13,781 | 5 |
| 2015 | #10,474 | 7 |
| 2014 | #11,917 | 6 |
| 2012 | #10,607 | 7 |
| 2011 | #12,066 | 6 |
| 2010 | #10,599 | 7 |
| 1977 | #6,734 | 5 |
| 1959 | #4,505 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Stella most popular?
Stella was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #38 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Stella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Stella?
At least 203,125 babies have been recorded with the name Stella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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