Celeste
Celeste: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈlɛst/
Meaning and origin of Celeste
Root meaning: “heavenly”
- A female given name from French [in turn from Latin].
Etymology
Borrowed from French Céleste, ultimately from Latin caelestis (“heavenly”).
How popular is Celeste?
Since 1880, 65,621 girls and 57 boys in the U.S. have been named Celeste (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3288 in 1957. In 2025 it ranked #188 for girls, with 1,662 babies given the name.
Names similar to Celeste
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Sibling name ideas for Celeste
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Celeste FAQ
What does the name Celeste mean?
Celeste traces back to a root meaning "heavenly". A female given name from French [in turn from Latin]. Borrowed from French Céleste, ultimately from Latin caelestis (“heavenly”).
What is the origin of the name Celeste?
Celeste is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Celeste?
Since 1880, 65,621 girls and 57 boys in the U.S. have been named Celeste (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #188 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3288 in 1957. In 2025 it ranked #188 for girls, with 1,662 babies given the name.
Is Celeste a boy or girl name?
Celeste is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 65,621 girls and 57 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.