Celester
Celester is a boy baby name. Ranked #34,608 in the US, popular nicknames include Cel, Cey, and Celie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Celester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 79 babies have been named Celester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celester is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,608 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,608
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Girl Name
Celester is also used as a girl name, ranked #28970.
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About the Name Celester
Celester is a boy name .
Is Celester a boy or girl name? Celester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,608 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,970. Celester is more commonly used as a girl name.
Celester is currently ranked #34,608 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celester include Cel, Cey, Celie, and Celeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis