Stellan

Stellan - A very unique male name

Stellan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #3566. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Stellan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Stellan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Stellan. The baby boy name Stellan was given to 110 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1253 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 13,330 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Stellan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1253.

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Stellan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Stellan is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #580 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,807.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Stellan is where you live.

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Stellan origin and meaning

Swedish; origin uncertain

Uncertain — Stellan is a Swedish name documented from the 17th century, possibly coined from German influence or built on a word for calm; no derivation is established.

Stellan is distinctly Swedish and has no agreed root — it simply emerged in Swedish naming centuries ago. American use dates from 2005, helped by actor Stellan Skarsgård's visibility, and is at its peak now.

Origin uncertain

Stellan is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Stellan, pop culture references for the name Stellan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Stellan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Stellan, sorted by popularity.

Stalin / Stillman / Scotland /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Stellan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Stellan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Stellan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

STEL-un · /ˈstÉ›lÉ™n/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Stellan SkarsgÃ¥rd — Swedish actor known for Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia and Dune (b. 1951) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Stellan for Scandinavian minimalism with Hollywood recognition — distinctive but not invented.

Worth knowing

• It will be confused with Stella, its far more popular feminine sound-alike.