Celeste Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In astrology, names related to the heavens, like Celeste, are often considered to bring a sense of grace and otherworldliness.

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A Deep Dive

Celeste Overview

Meaning

Heavenly, celestial

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “caelestis,” meaning “heavenly” or “celestial.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/səˈlɛst/

Popularity

Celeste is admired in various countries, including France and the USA, for its elegant and ethereal quality. In 2023, Celeste ranked #376 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Aesthetic, Mythological, Exotic

Associated Traits

Elegant, serene, ethereal

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with heavenly or celestial themes, symbolizing purity and divinity.

Name Day

October 14 (France)
A Deep Dive

Celeste Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Celestia, Celestina, Celestine, Celestial, Celestyn

Common Nicknames

Celie, Lessie, Lettie, Essie, Cela

Diminutives

Cece, Cel, Celly, Tess, Estee

Famous People

  • Celeste Holm
    (American Actress)
  • Celeste Buckingham
    (Slovak-American Singer)
  • Celeste Ng
    (American Author)
  • Celeste Legaspi
    (Filipino Singer)
  • Celeste Bonin
    (American Wrestler)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Celeste Wright
    ("Big Little Lies," TV Series)
  • Celeste
    ("Celeste," Video Game)
  • Celeste
    ("The Haunting of Hill House," TV Series)
  • "Celeste and Jesse Forever"
    (Film)

Places

  • Celeste City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Celeste River
    (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
  • Celeste Street
    (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Celeste?

Celeste means “heavenly” or “of the sky.” People with this name are often seen as gentle and serene, bringing a sense of calm and peace.

What Is the Origin of The Name Celeste?

Celeste comes from the Latin word “caelestis,” which means “heavenly” or “celestial.” It has roots in ancient Rome and has been used in various European languages over the centuries.

Celeste Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Celeste in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3242021#2922022#2752023
Top 3 Rankings#2042004#2391997#2431996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Celeste

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023275
(+17 from 2022)
1133
(+51 from 2022)
0.06477
2022292
(+32 from 2021)
1082
(+80 from 2021)
0.06034
2021324
(+28 from 2020)
1002
(+128 from 2020)
0.05593
2020352
(+22 from 2019)
874
(+34 from 2019)
0.04944
2019374
(+71 from 2018)
840
(+120 from 2018)
0.04578
2018445
(+19 from 2017)
720
(+45 from 2017)
0.03872
2017464
(+28 from 2016)
675
(+43 from 2016)
0.03573
2016492
(+6 from 2015)
632
(-6 from 2015)
0.03265
2015498
(-31 from 2014)
638
(-41 from 2014)
0.03270
2014467
(+1 from 2013)
679
(+25 from 2013)
0.03471
2013468
(+2 from 2012)
654
(-1 from 2012)
0.03393
2012470
(-17 from 2011)
655
(-16 from 2011)
0.03377
2011453
(+4 from 2010)
671
(-3 from 2010)
0.03463
2010457
(+2 from 2009)
674
(-1 from 2009)
0.03438
2009459
(-59 from 2008)
675
(-131 from 2008)
0.03333
2008400
(-45 from 2007)
806
(-108 from 2007)
0.03870
2007355
(-28 from 2006)
914
(-99 from 2006)
0.04318
2006327
(-55 from 2005)
1013
(-190 from 2005)
0.04846
2005272
(-68 from 2004)
1203
(-433 from 2004)
0.05927
2004204
(+94 from 2003)
1636
(+602 from 2003)
0.08108
2003298
(+10 from 2002)
1034
(+23 from 2002)
0.05153
2002308
(-23 from 2001)
1011
(-84 from 2001)
0.05119
2001285
(-11 from 2000)
1095
(-72 from 2000)
0.05528
2000274
(-11 from 1999)
1167
(-38 from 1999)
0.05847
1999263
(-11 from 1998)
1205
(-24 from 1998)
0.06190
1998252
(-13 from 1997)
1229
(-23 from 1997)
0.06340
1997239
(+4 from 1996)
1252
(+96 from 1996)
0.06558
1996243
(+4 from 1995)
1156
(+7 from 1995)
0.06030
1995247
(+12 from 1994)
1149
(+70 from 1994)
0.05980
1994259
(+90 from 1993)
1079
(+346 from 1993)
0.05535
1993349
(+36 from 1992)
733
(+62 from 1992)
0.03718
1992385
(-11 from 1991)
671
(-16 from 1991)
0.03347
1991374
(+24 from 1990)
687
(+34 from 1990)
0.03379
1990398
(+20 from 1989)
653
(+61 from 1989)
0.03179
1989418
(+76 from 1988)
592
(+133 from 1988)
0.02972
1988494
(-28 from 1987)
459
(-8 from 1987)
0.02387
1987466
(-16 from 1986)
467
(-14 from 1986)
0.02492
1986450
(-14 from 1985)
481
(-23 from 1985)
0.02606
1985436
(-17 from 1984)
504
(-4 from 1984)
0.02730
1984419
(-10 from 1983)
508
(-17 from 1983)
0.02817
1983409
(-23 from 1982)
525
(-73 from 1982)
0.02934
1982386
(-3 from 1981)
598
(+3 from 1981)
0.03296
1981383
(+9 from 1980)
595
(+13 from 1980)
0.03327
1980392
(+17 from 1979)
582
(+57 from 1979)
0.03268
1979409
(+4 from 1978)
525
(+36 from 1978)
0.03047
1978413
(+18 from 1977)
489
(+18 from 1977)
0.02975
1977431
(-55 from 1976)
471
(-76 from 1976)
0.02863
1976376
(+11 from 1975)
547
(+24 from 1975)
0.03480
1975387
(-17 from 1974)
523
(-58 from 1974)
0.03351
1974370
(-17 from 1973)
581
(-17 from 1973)
0.03709
1973353
(+33 from 1972)
598
(+46 from 1972)
0.03848
1972386
(-23 from 1971)
552
(-103 from 1971)
0.03423
1971363
(+31 from 1970)
655
(+60 from 1970)
0.03737
1970394
(-8 from 1969)
595
(+3 from 1969)
0.03248
1969386
(+3 from 1968)
592
(+36 from 1968)
0.03358
1968389
(-30 from 1967)
556
(-65 from 1967)
0.03252
1967359
(-3 from 1966)
621
(-29 from 1966)
0.03617
1966356
(-3 from 1965)
650
(-9 from 1965)
0.03702
1965353
(+6 from 1964)
659
(-32 from 1964)
0.03606
1964359
(-22 from 1963)
691
(-98 from 1963)
0.03530
1963337
(-7 from 1962)
789
(-14 from 1962)
0.03969
1962330
(-6 from 1961)
803
(-52 from 1961)
0.03962
1961324
(+22 from 1960)
855
(+93 from 1960)
0.04116
1960346
(+4 from 1959)
762
(+13 from 1959)
0.03664
1959350
(-12 from 1958)
749
(-33 from 1958)
0.03603
1958338
(+6 from 1957)
782
(+88 from 1957)
0.03786
1957344
(-18 from 1956)
694
(-26 from 1956)
0.03308
1956326
(-3 from 1955)
720
(+10 from 1955)
0.03496
1955323
(+20 from 1954)
710
(+88 from 1954)
0.03541
1954343
(-12 from 1953)
622
(-12 from 1953)
0.03124
1953331
(-6 from 1952)
634
(+7 from 1952)
0.03286
1952325
No change from 1951
627
(+30 from 1951)
0.03297
1951325
(+12 from 1950)
597
(+65 from 1950)
0.03232
1950337
(+57 from 1949)
532
(+125 from 1949)
0.03025
1949394
(+71 from 1948)
407
(+110 from 1948)
0.02318
1948465
(+4 from 1947)
297
(-9 from 1947)
0.01704
1947469
(+65 from 1946)
306
(+88 from 1946)
0.01683
1946534
(+27 from 1945)
218
(+47 from 1945)
0.01352
1945561
(+44 from 1944)
171
(+24 from 1944)
0.01270
1944605
(-21 from 1943)
147
(-19 from 1943)
0.01076
1943584
(+9 from 1942)
166
(+10 from 1942)
0.01156
1942593
(-41 from 1941)
156
(-3 from 1941)
0.01122
1941552
(+36 from 1940)
159
(+19 from 1940)
0.01276
1940588
(+64 from 1939)
140
(+32 from 1939)
0.01185
1939652
(-35 from 1938)
108
(-13 from 1938)
0.00952
1938617
(-40 from 1937)
121
(-15 from 1937)
0.01060
1937577
(+106 from 1936)
136
(+41 from 1936)
0.01234
1936683
(-19 from 1935)
95
(-4 from 1935)
0.00882
1935664
(-82 from 1934)
99
(-25 from 1934)
0.00911
1934582
(+60 from 1933)
124
(+19 from 1933)
0.01146
1933642
(-49 from 1932)
105
(-18 from 1932)
0.01004
1932593
(+89 from 1931)
123
(+27 from 1931)
0.01112
1931682
(+17 from 1930)
96
(-1 from 1930)
0.00870
1930699
(-55 from 1929)
97
(-20 from 1929)
0.00832
1929644
(-29 from 1928)
117
(-14 from 1928)
0.01011
1928615
(+81 from 1927)
131
(+22 from 1927)
0.01096
1927696
(-10 from 1926)
109
(-4 from 1926)
0.00882
1926686
(-81 from 1925)
113
(-31 from 1925)
0.00919
1925605
(+38 from 1924)
144
(+9 from 1924)
0.01140
1924643
(-43 from 1923)
135
(-11 from 1923)
0.01042
1923600
(+104 from 1922)
146
(+38 from 1922)
0.01166
1922704
(-138 from 1921)
108
(-52 from 1921)
0.00866
1921566
(+17 from 1920)
160
(+10 from 1920)
0.01250
1920583
(+4 from 1919)
150
(+8 from 1919)
0.01206
1919587
(-13 from 1918)
142
(-12 from 1918)
0.01209
1918574
(-40 from 1917)
154
(-2 from 1917)
0.01281
1917534
(-10 from 1916)
156
(-1 from 1916)
0.01388
1916524
(+31 from 1915)
157
(+24 from 1915)
0.01446
1915555
(+16 from 1914)
133
(+35 from 1914)
0.01299
1914571
(-30 from 1913)
98
(+10 from 1913)
0.01230
1913541
(-38 from 1912)
88
(-2 from 1912)
0.01344
1912503
(+32 from 1911)
90
(+29 from 1911)
0.01534
1911535
(-63 from 1910)
61
(-11 from 1910)
0.01381
1910472
(+87 from 1909)
72
(+25 from 1909)
0.01716
1909559
(+24 from 1908)
47
(+6 from 1908)
0.01277
1908583
(-72 from 1907)
41
(-8 from 1907)
0.01156
1907511
(-25 from 1906)
49
(-1 from 1906)
0.01452
1906486
(-5 from 1905)
50
No change from 1905
0.01595
1905481
(+78 from 1904)
50
(+14 from 1904)
0.01614
1904559
(-20 from 1903)
36
No change from 1903
0.01231
1903539
(+32 from 1902)
36
(+3 from 1902)
0.01294
1902571
(-84 from 1901)
33
(-5 from 1901)
0.01177
1901487
(-6 from 1900)
38
(-11 from 1900)
0.01495
1900481
(+33 from 1899)
49
(+16 from 1899)
0.01542
1899514
(-39 from 1898)
33
(-9 from 1898)
0.01333
1898475
(+2 from 1897)
42
(+6 from 1897)
0.01532
1897477
(+76 from 1896)
36
(+6 from 1896)
0.01450
1896553
(-33 from 1895)
30
(-2 from 1895)
0.01191
1895520
(+48 from 1894)
32
(+6 from 1894)
0.01295
1894568
(-33 from 1893)
26
(-1 from 1893)
0.01102
1893535
(-9 from 1892)
27
No change from 1892
0.01199
1892526
(+33 from 1891)
27
(+5 from 1891)
0.01200
1891559
(+19 from 1890)
22
(+2 from 1890)
0.01119
1890578
(+224 from 1889)
20
(+9 from 1889)
0.00992
1889802
(-326 from 1888)
11
(-16 from 1888)
0.00581
1888476
(+23 from 1887)
27
(+7 from 1887)
0.01425
1887499
(+29 from 1886)
20
(+2 from 1886)
0.01287
1886528
(+14 from 1885)
18
(+2 from 1885)
0.01171
1885542
(-1 from 1884)
16
(+1 from 1884)
0.01127
1884541
(+110 from 1883)
15
(+6 from 1883)
0.01090
1883651
(-17 from 1882)
9
No change from 1882
0.00750
1882634
(-187 from 1881)
9
(-5 from 1881)
0.00778
1881447
First SSA data recorded
14
First SSA data recorded
0.01416
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Celeste

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1402021#1302022#1182023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1662021#2232022#1912023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3512021#2902022#2922023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3812021#2572022#2232023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4332021#4162022#4342023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2382021#1932022#2142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5612021#4022022#4852023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7012021#5762022#5502023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3712021#3182022#2642023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2672021#2732022#2822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5932021#5762022#2972023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4612021#2892022#4322023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4472021#3562022#2872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3862021#3532022#2312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5322021#4482022#3122023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7602021#5172022#4172023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2632021#2432022#2072023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2412021#2762022#2952023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5192021#2852022#3602023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3792021#3712022#3212023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5382021#4112022#2982023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4552021#5752022#3652023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4012021#4432022#2862023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3362020#2452021#1322023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2692021#2862022#3382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3412021#3782022#4962023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7012021#6212022#4342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4922021#2712022#2492023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4952021#6022022#7222023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2252021#2162022#2662023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4002021#3342022#3522023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2381999#1062000#1672001

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4562006#6012009#4872020

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4422021#4052022#3222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7602021#5262022#4862023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1281971#2132004#1902020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5172014#5112021#4552022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2061981#2011992#1962002

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2382019#1762021#1822022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6052021#4382022#5922023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2512015#3762020#3212022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4542016#2912017#4272022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1411968#1551969#2041971

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3251967#2881992#2171999

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1731967#1631972#1862019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2201962#1361986#1871992

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1571955#1351968

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2091984#1832006

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2251964#1901974

Popularity Rankings for Celeste in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#572019#532020#412021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#772023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1782021#902022#1002023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1532020#982021#1072022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1502013#1462014#1632015

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1952007#1972008#1932009

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3162020#2932021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3272021#3682022#3472023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3942001#3272002#4202006

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4962020#4082021#5602022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#6312022#4102023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4971975#4472019#4822023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7492019#5502020#6032021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6212019#8342020#6252023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Celeste a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Celeste is predominantly feminine. Its soothing sound and celestial meaning make it a popular choice for daughters.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Celeste

Celeste in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Celeste Holm (Actress, 1917–2012): An American actress who won an Academy Award for her role in "Gentleman's Agreement."
  • Celeste Buckingham (Singer, born 1995): A Slovak-American singer and songwriter who gained fame with her hit single "Run Run Run."
  • Celeste Ng (Author, born 1980): An American author celebrated for her novels "Everything I Never Told You" and "Little Fires Everywhere."
  • Celeste Legaspi (Singer, born 1950): A Filipino singer and actress famous for her contributions to music and theater in the Philippines.
  • Celeste Bonin (Wrestler, born 1986): An American professional wrestler and fitness model better known by her ring name Kaitlyn.
  • Celeste Dandeker (Dancer, 1947–2020): A British dancer and choreographer who co-founded the integrated dance company Candoco Dance Company.
  • Celeste Woss y Gil (Artist, 1891–1985): A pioneering Dominican painter and educator who significantly influenced Caribbean art.
  • Celeste Yarnall (Actress, 1944–2018): An American actress and real estate agent remembered for her roles in 1960s films and TV shows.
  • Celeste Wright ("Big Little Lies," 2017 TV Series): A lawyer and mother who navigates a tumultuous life in Monterey.
  • Celeste ("Celeste," 2018 Video Game): A platforming game that follows a young woman climbing a mountain to overcome personal challenges.
  • Celeste ("The Haunting of Hill House," 2018 TV Series): A minor character who adds depth to the eerie atmosphere of the show.
  • "Celeste and Jesse Forever" (2012 Film): A romantic comedy about a couple who tries to maintain their friendship after a divorce.
  • Celeste ("The Celeste Project," 2016 Documentary): Chronicles the life of an artist named Celeste and her creative journey.
  • Celeste Martin ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," 2005 Film): A friend of the main characters who appears in several key scenes.
  • "Celeste" (2013 Novel): Follows the life of a young girl named Celeste as she navigates family secrets and personal growth.
  • Celeste City (Texas, USA): A small city in Hunt County with a rural atmosphere and a close-knit community.
  • Lago Celeste (Alajuela, Costa Rica): A stunning turquoise lake within Tenorio Volcano National Park, famed for its vibrant color.
  • Celeste River (Guanacaste, Costa Rica): A river in the Tenorio Volcano National Park, notable for its striking blue color caused by a chemical reaction.
  • Celeste Mountain (Colorado, USA): A peak in the Rocky Mountains, offering scenic views and hiking opportunities.
  • Celeste Street (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA): A historic street in New Orleans, lined with traditional architecture and vibrant culture.
  • Celeste Hill (Tennessee, USA): A hill located in the rural areas of Tennessee, known for its picturesque landscapes.

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