Stellan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Stellan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
The name Stellan is of Scandinavian origin, a modern Swedish name derived from the Old Norse *stallr*, meaning "calm" or "still," and possibly related to the word for a place of rest. Its most famous bearer today is the magnetic Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, whose prolific career spans films like *Good Will Hunting*, *Pirates of the Caribbean*, and *Dune*. Geographically, the name shares its root with the town of Stellarton in Nova Scotia, Canada, though that place was named after a settler rather than directly from the Norse. A modern variant, Stellán, sees occasional use in Iceland. In Scotland, Stellan has gained quiet appreciation since the 2000s, often chosen by parents drawn to its sleek, international feel.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y