How Many People Are Named Stellar?
Complete statistics for the name Stellar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Stellar means starry and bright, a fitting name for celestial wonders. Only 147 people in the US today carry this rare name, making up just 1 in 2,251,525 Americans. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2017 with 15 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 256 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Stellar Through the Generations
Stellar, a name that evokes the night sky's brilliance, has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 147 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as very rare, with only 15 births recorded in its peak year of 2017. The average age of those named Stellar is 53, indicating a significant portion of the name's bearers are over 60, which skews the overall age distribution towards an older generation. this, the name continues to attract new parents, suggesting it's becoming increasingly popular among modern families.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Stellar's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Stellar
How Many People Have the Name Stellar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Stellar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,127,379 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Stellar a Common or Rare Name?
Stellar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Stellar Mean?
Stellar means "starry and bright" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Stellar in SSA data, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.
When Was Stellar Most Popular?
The name Stellar reached peak popularity in 2017, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Stellar?
Approximately 294 people named Stellar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 294. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,127,379 Americans.
Is Stellar a rare name?
Stellar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,127,379 Americans has this name.
What does the name Stellar mean?
Stellar means "starry and bright" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Stellar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 43% of people named Stellar are male and 57% are female.
When was Stellar most popular?
Stellar peaked in 2017 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.