Stellan

Stellan is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “peaceful one.” In 2024 it was given to 126 boys in the United States.

Stellan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“peaceful one”

About the name Stellan

Stellan belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “peaceful one” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Stellan first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1441 in 2024, and in 2024 126 babies received the name — 1,390 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Stellan in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#1441 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Stellan in 2024
126
Total since 1880
1,390

Stellan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1907 in 2023
Babies named Stellan in 2025
8
Total since 1996
106

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Stellan mean?

Stellan means “peaceful one” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Stellan a boy or girl name?

Stellan is a boy name. In 2024, 126 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Stellan?

Stellan comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Stellan?

Stellan first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #1441 in 2024, and 126 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.