Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Stellar since 1900
Babies named Stellar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stellar's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 | 0 |
| 1920s | 29 | 0 |
| 1930s | 7 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 12 |
| 2010s | 44 | 27 |
| 2020s | 29 | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Stellar is a rare name. Its first recorded U.S. use was in 1900, and its peak year was 1903, but it never cracked the top 1,000. Since 2020, its trajectory has been falling, making it an uncommon choice. With no ties to any specific state or culture, it remains a modern, celestial word name that appeals to parents seeking a unique cosmic theme.
Stellar is a modern coinage derived from the English adjective stellar, itself from Latin stella meaning 'star'. It emerged as a given name in the early 20th century, likely influenced by the astronomical term and the broader trend of celestial word names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stella, Star, Elle
Sibling names for Stellar
Names that share Stellar's style, for a brother or sister.
