How old is someone named Celeste?
The average Celeste is 35 years old.
Half of all living Celestes are between 17 and 54.
When was Celeste popular?
Most of the Celestes in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2025 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 429 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,163 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,313 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,104 | 240 |
| 1940s | 2,167 | 1,300 |
| 1950s | 6,679 | 5,200 |
| 1960s | 6,977 | 6,100 |
| 1970s | 5,542 | 5,200 |
| 1980s | 5,329 | 5,100 |
| 1990s | 9,820 | 9,600 |
| 2000s | 10,561 | 10,000 |
| 2010s | 6,838 | 6,800 |
| 2020s | 7,322 | 7,300 |
How many Celestes are still alive?
About 57,000 Celestes are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 66,000 babies named Celeste since 1881.
Most Celestes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Celeste?
About one in four living Celestes are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Celeste an old name?
Somewhat. Celeste is older than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Celeste will be 35 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Celeste a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Celestes are women.
Names the same age as Celeste
NAME TWIN
Celeste's name twin is Magdalena. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Magdalena's age curve is the closest match to Celeste's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Celeste
How old is the average Celeste?
The average Celeste in the US is 35 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Celeste?
About 57,000 Celestes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 66,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Celeste most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,700 baby girls were named Celeste.
Is Celeste a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 28% of living Celestes, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this