Celesta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Celesta is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'heavenly'. It evolved from 'caelestis' through various languages including French and Italian. The name is associated with celestial qualities and gained popularity in the late 19th century. It is perceived as elegant and unique, with few notable bearers.
The name Celesta is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Celesta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Celesta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1268th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1893rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2386th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3627th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13869th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14506th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Celesta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Celesta"
Pronunciation
/səˈlɛstə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Celesta derives from the Latin word 'caelestis', which means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.
Meaning
heavenly
Language Evolution
Caelestis (Latin), Celeste (French, Italian, Spanish), Celesta (English)
Historical Usage
Celesta gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a feminine name, often associated with celestial and divine qualities.
Variants & Derivatives
Celeste, Celia, Cecilia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Celesta is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Celesta B. Smith, an American artist, Celesta E. Smith, a notable educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Celesta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Celesta"
"Celesta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1268th of 9107 | 651 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1893rd of 9204 | 345 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2386th of 12526 | 419 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3627th of 19264 | 282 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6689th of 27321 | 182 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13869th of 35406 | 90 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14506th of 30306 | 59 |
Regional Popularity of "Celesta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Celesta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
88.93% 2104th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Celesta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Celesta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.