Stella
Stella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Stella is a female name of Latin origin meaning 'star'. It was popular in the early 20th century and has experienced a major resurgence in the United States since the late 2000s. It remains a top-50 choice for newborn girls in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
206,906 babies in the United States have been named Stella since 1880. It ranks #195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #45.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.6 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6,130 |
| 1890-1900 | 9,807 |
| 1900-1910 | 11,014 |
| 1910-1920 | 28,526 |
| 1920-1930 | 25,899 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,206 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,363 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,591 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,957 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,563 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,867 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,798 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,843 |
| 2010-2019 | 44,225 |
| 2020-2029 | 27,117 |
Famous people named Stella
- Stella McCartney: Fashion Designer
- Stella Adler: Actress, Acting Teacher
- Stella Stevens: Actress
Nicknames
Stell, Ella
Fun facts
- Sir Philip Sidney popularized the name in English literature through his 16th-century sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella.
- The phrase Stella Maris has been used as a devotional title for Mary and a guide for sailors for centuries.