Celeste
Pronunciation: [ s-uhl-EHST ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Celeste first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 45 babies have been named Celeste in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celeste is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,359 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,359
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Celeste
Celeste is a boy name .
Is Celeste a boy or girl name? Celeste is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,359 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #198. Celeste is more commonly used as a girl name.
Celeste is currently ranked #38,359 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celeste include Cel, Cele, Celey, Celeie, Ste, Stey, Cey, Ceie, and Celkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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