Stellan
Every Stellan since 1998 — 1,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Stellan
Stellan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,140 in 2025 with 186 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,600 American babies have been named Stellan. Its peak came in 2025, when 192 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Stellan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Stellan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,719 | 186 | #1,140 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,044 | 126 | #1,446 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,967 | 122 | #1,480 |
| 2022 | — | — | 94 | #1,770 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,392 | 116 | #1,527 |
| 2020 | — | — | 96 | #1,671 |
| 2019 | — | — | 104 | #1,605 |
| 2018 | — | — | 77 | #1,935 |
| 2017 | — | — | 80 | #1,856 |
| 2016 | — | — | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2015 | — | — | 92 | #1,702 |
| 2014 | — | — | 65 | #2,134 |
| 2013 | — | — | 63 | #2,135 |
| 2012 | — | — | 58 | #2,265 |
| 2011 | — | — | 37 | #3,101 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,907 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,146 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #4,021 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,775 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,744 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,441 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,753 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,745 |
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Famous people named Stellan
- Stellan Skarsgård Actor · b. 1951
- Stellan Nilsson Soccer player · 1922–2003
- Stellan Bengtsson Table tennis player · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Stellan in 2025?
Stellan ranked #1,140 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 186 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Stellan?
1,600 babies have been named Stellan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Stellan most popular?
Stellan peaked in 2025, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Stellan a boy or girl name?
Stellan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Stellan rising or falling?
Stellan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Stellan?
Well-known people named Stellan include Stellan Skarsgård (actor), Stellan Nilsson (soccer player), Stellan Bengtsson (table tennis player).