How Popular (or Rare) was Celeste in 1998?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#846
1998 Rank
26
1998 Births
#423
Best Rank (2025)
96
Peak Year (2025)
1,340
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 11,122
Rarity Factor (1998)
Popularity Position
Top 17%
Among UK girls' names in 1998
Uncommon ยท 1 in 11,122 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Celeste Story

Celeste is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #846 in 1998 with 26 recorded births. This places Celeste in the top 17% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 96 births ranking #423. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 11,122 girls born was named Celeste. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin via French and English use  |  Meaning: heavenly

Celeste is a graceful classic meaning heavenly. It feels luminous, soft, and gently elevated.

The name has long use across European naming and remains especially admired for its subtle celestial quality. Its appeal lies in both beauty of sound and clarity of meaning.

Did you know?Celeste is one of the names that offers celestial imagery without feeling overtly trendy or word-based.

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