Stellar
Relating to or reminiscent of a star or stars, celestial.
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Stellar. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Stellar today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stellar births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stellar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,115
Tracked since 1900
Gender
Gender distribution for Stellar
Stellar is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 256 total registrations, 64 (25.0%) were male and 192 (75.0%) were female.
Stellar as a male name
- Ranked #12,115 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (8 births)
Stellar as a female name
- Ranked #14,997 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (9 births)
Popularity
Stellar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Stellar from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Stellar remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Stellar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Stellar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Stellar
The given name Stellar has its origins in the Latin language, where it is derived from the word "stella," meaning "star." This celestial connection is evident in the name's meaning and associations.
The use of Stellar as a given name can be traced back to the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. During this time, there was a growing fascination with astronomy and space exploration, which likely contributed to the popularity of star-related names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Stellar as a first name dates back to the late 1800s. In 1892, a notable individual named Stellar E. Bliss was born in New York. Bliss went on to become a renowned astronomer and made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Stellar. In the early 20th century, Stellar Pratt (1898-1976) was an American writer and journalist who gained recognition for her work on women's suffrage and social justice issues. Another prominent figure was Stellar Gomez (1919-2003), a Mexican artist and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the cosmic themes of the universe.
The name Stellar also found its way into the realm of literature. In the 1950s, Stellar Cartwright was a fictional character in the acclaimed novel "The Cosmic Wanderers" by renowned author Lucille Benson. This character's name aptly reflected the book's exploration of interstellar travel and the wonders of the cosmos.
In more recent times, Stellar Hawkins (1965-) is a British astrophysicist and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of space research and science education. Her work has inspired countless young minds to explore the mysteries of the universe.
While the name Stellar has its origins in the Latin language and has been used for centuries, it continues to carry a celestial and awe-inspiring connotation, reflecting humanity's enduring fascination with the stars and the vastness of space.
People
Stellar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stellar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stellar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stellar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stellar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Stellar a common name?
We classify Stellar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 256 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stellar most popular?
The single biggest year for Stellar was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stellar is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Stellar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stellar a female name?
Yes, 75.0% of people registered as Stellar in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Stellar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stellar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Stellar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Stellar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Stellar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.