Stella
Female name · ↑ Rising
89,493
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
#46
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Stella
Stella is a female name that has been rising in popularity in recent years. It reflects modern naming trends in the United States. The name peaked in the 1910s and continues to gain favor with new parents.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 10,406 births |
| 1890s | 11,189 births |
| 1900s | 10,982 births |
| 1910s | 14,765 births |
| 1920s | 10,897 births |
| 1930s | 4,782 births |
| 1940s | 4,597 births |
| 1950s | 3,469 births |
| 1960s | 1,943 births |
| 1970s | 1,003 births |
| 1980s | 532 births |
| 1990s | 210 births |
| 2000s | 3,942 births |
| 2010s | 7,391 births |
| 2020s | 3,385 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stella?
Stella has been given to 89,493 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 1,690 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #46.
Is Stella a boy or girl name?
Stella is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Stella most popular?
Stella was most popular in 1916, when 1,690 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Stella?
Stella first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).