Celeste

Rank 292nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Celeste was 292nd most popular baby name for girls and 620th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,075 babies were named Celeste in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,125 babies in the United States were named Celeste. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Celeste is around 32 to 36 years old.

The name "Celeste" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Celeste include Cel, Cele and Lessie.

Celeste Meaning & Origin

Celeste is a lovely name of Latin origin, meaning "heavenly" or "celestial" connoting divinity, peace, and beauty.

The name Celeste is described as graceful, heavenly and authentic.

Pronunciation

Celeste is pronounced ce-leste in English. The name Celeste has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Celeste

  • The name Celeste is shared by a famous indie video game, developed by the Canadian video game developers Matt Thorson and Noel Berry. This critically acclaimed game is known for its challenging gameplay and touching narrative.

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Geography

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