How old is someone named Stella?
The average Stella is 24 years old.
Half of all living Stellas are between 7 and 24. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Stellas are much younger than 24.
When was Stella popular?
Stella is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2018.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11,055 | 0 |
| 1910s | 28,586 | 0 |
| 1920s | 25,993 | 370 |
| 1930s | 11,288 | 2,200 |
| 1940s | 11,383 | 6,500 |
| 1950s | 8,602 | 6,600 |
| 1960s | 4,957 | 4,300 |
| 1970s | 2,568 | 2,400 |
| 1980s | 1,867 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 1,798 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 11,843 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 44,258 | 44,000 |
| 2020s | 27,122 | 27,000 |
How many Stellas are still alive?
About 110,000 Stellas are alive in the US today. That's 52% of the roughly 210,000 babies named Stella since 1880.
Roughly half of all Stellas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Stella?
More than half of living Stellas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Stella an old name?
Not really. Stella is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Stella will be 27 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Stella a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Stellas are women.
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Stella's name twin is Cora. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cora's age curve is the closest match to Stella's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Stella
How old is the average Stella?
The average Stella in the US is 24 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Stella?
About 110,000 Stellas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 210,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Stella most popular?
In 2018, when about 5,200 baby girls were named Stella.
Is Stella a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Stellas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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