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Stella

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Stella was most popular in 2018, when 5,164 American babies were given the name — ranking #113 that year. In 2025 it ranked #135, with 4,136 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 207,288 people named Stella.

Most popular in2018
Rank that year#113
Births that year5,164
Total since 1880207,288

Stella over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Stella’s peak in 2018. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "star"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org