Is Stellan a boy's or girl's name?

Stellan is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 17 recorded births.

When was Stellan most popular?

Stellan reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 126 births that year. It is currently ranked #1441 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Stellan?

Stellan is currently ranked #1441 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,390 babies since 1998.

Stellan

An uncommon Swedish pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSwedishRising fast Also a pet name

#1441▲ 44in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Stellan is a boy's and girl's baby name of Swedish origin, from the Old Norse Stellan or Stilling, meaning 'calm' or 'one who brings calm.' Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård brought the name to international attention, and his famous family has made Stellan a byword for Scandinavian acting excellence.

Stellan has a sleek Nordic quality — quietly confident, unhurried, and understated in the way that great Scandinavian design tends to be. It's a name for parents who appreciate minimalism with depth: one strong word that says everything.

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Popularity Over Time

Stellan climbed 4311 spots in the last 20 years — from #5752 to #1441.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Stellan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	553	#1578	▼
2010s	695	#2154	▲
2000s	129	#5231	▲
1990s	13	#9418	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1998–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Stellan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	126	#1441	+5 (4.1%)
2023	121	#1485	+27 (28.7%)
2022	94	#1769	-22 (-19.0%)
2021	116	#1527	+20 (20.8%)
2020	96	#1670	-8 (-7.7%)
2019	104	#1604	+27 (35.1%)
2018	77	#1935	-3 (-3.8%)
2017	80	#1856	+2 (2.6%)
2016	78	#1901	-14 (-15.2%)
2015	92	#1702	+27 (41.5%)
2014	65	#2134	+2 (3.2%)
2013	63	#2135	+5 (8.6%)
2012	58	#2265	+21 (56.8%)
2011	37	#3101	-4 (-9.8%)
2010	41	#2907	+16 (64.0%)
2009	25	#4146	-1 (-3.8%)
2008	26	#4021	+6 (30.0%)
2007	20	#4773	+5 (33.3%)
2006	15	#5744	-5 (-25.0%)
2005	20	#4440	+6 (42.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Stellan as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Stellan has also been given to 17 girls in the U.S. since 2021.

#14996

Current rank

Total births

2023

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Stellan be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Stellan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1441. As a girl's name, it ranks #14996.

Stellan has two lives

Stellan, the baby name

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1,390 babies

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Stellan, the pet name

#22305pet name

2 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1998–2024) · Methodology