Holding steady.
Popularity of Celester since 1902
Babies named Celester per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1936, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celester's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 0 |
| 1910s | 45 | 19 |
| 1920s | 42 | 24 |
| 1930s | 34 | 22 |
| 1940s | 39 | 37 |
| 1950s | 32 | 39 |
| 1960s | 16 | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 | 25 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Celester is a rare American name that emerged in the early 1900s, first recorded in 1902. Its peak year was 1906, after which its usage declined to near zero by the mid-20th century. As of 2025, the name has not seen a revival, with no recent births reported. The trajectory remains stable at negligible usage, and top states for the name are not available due to low numbers.
Celester is a variant of Celeste, which comes from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly'. It was used as a given name in the United States in the early 20th century, with records dating to 1902. The name saw limited but steady use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celly, Les
Sibling names for Celester
Names that share Celester's style, for a brother or sister.
