Celest
Celest is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,284 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
Celest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 1,051 babies have been named Celest in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Celest is past its peak , currently ranked #7,284 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,284
- Total SSA Count
- 16
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Celest
Celest is a girl name .
Celest is currently ranked #7,284 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Celest include Cel, Cey, Celie, and Celeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Celest 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