Seleste
Every Seleste since 1969 — 873 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seleste
Seleste is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,373 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 873 American babies have been named Seleste. Its peak came in 2004, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Seleste stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seleste year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,373 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,891 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,634 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,609 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,644 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,822 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,954 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,542 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,039 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,338 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,870 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,665 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,685 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,742 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,166 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,357 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,025 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,049 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,553 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,351 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,940 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,552 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,259 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,963 |
| 2001 | 32 | #4,015 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,166 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,569 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,238 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,273 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,802 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Seleste in 2025?
Seleste ranked #5,373 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Seleste?
873 babies have been named Seleste in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seleste most popular?
Seleste peaked in 2004, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Seleste a boy or girl name?
Seleste is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Seleste rising or falling?
Seleste is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.