Celeste is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #749 in 2019 with 51 recorded births. This places Celeste in the top 10% 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 240.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 5,491 girls born was named Celeste. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.