Celese
Celese is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,303 in the US, popular nicknames include Cel, Cey, and Celie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Celese first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 73 babies have been named Celese in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celese is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,303 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,303
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Celese
Celese is a girl name .
Celese is currently ranked #63,303 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celese include Cel, Cey, Celie, and Celeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Celese include Celeste, Celestia, Celestine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis