unisex name
Celester
suh-LES-ter (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 402
Celester is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 55% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1936, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1902.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Celester Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 71 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 25 |
How Popular Is Celester?
In 1977, Celester was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Celester
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Celester Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Celester over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Celester
- English suh-LES-ter
Sibling Names for Celester
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Celester — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Celester
How popular is the name Celester?
In 1977, Celester was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Celester a girl's or a boy's name?
Celester is used for both girls and boys. About 55% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Celester?
Celester has 3 syllables.
When was Celester most popular?
Celester peaked in 1936, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.