Total births
250
Girls' name · since 2011
Astella
250 babies named Astella in U.S. Social Security records since 2011, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5287
- among girls today
- 250
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Astella currently ranks #5287 among girls' names in America, with 250 babies recorded since 2011.
Social Security Administration records show Astella recorded 250 times among girls since 2011, holding rank #5287 nationally today, ahead of 70% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2011 to 2025.
- #5287 among girls today
- 250 born since 2011
- 2020s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Astella is currently the #5287 girls' name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 250 born since 2011, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5287
- among girls today
- 250
- born since 2011
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Astella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5287
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Astella was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
37 babies were named Astella in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Astella compares
250 41th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Astella's all-time total is 35% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Astella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 250 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Astella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Astella splits its recorded history at 2018: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2015 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Astella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,287
Active since
2011
Astella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2011–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Astella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Astella's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Astella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
104 births
- 2020s
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 146 births (58% of all-time use).
Astella by state
Where Astella concentrates geographically, total births since 2011
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.0% |
California share of Astella's total US births 2.8%
Even split
7 of 250 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Astella? ▼
250 babies have been named Astella since 2011. It currently ranks #5287 among girls. The peak year was 2022 with 37 births.
When was Astella most popular? ▼
Astella was most popular in the 2020s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Astella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Astella are California (7 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Astella been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Astella since 2011 -- 15 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Astella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Astrid, Astra, Aster, Astoria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Astella's data
- California records the most Astellas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Astella
Nearby Names Like Astella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Astella
Astrid Girl
#382 14,145 births
Astra Girl
#3188 771 births
Aster Girl
#2729 752 births
Astoria Girl
#2006 727 births
Astraea Girl
#2092 699 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2011–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Astella: #5287 Girls' Name - 250 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/astella. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Astella draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.