Stella Johanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Stella Johanson — star
132K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Stella Johanson is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Stella is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Stella is a female given name. It is derived from the Latin word for star. It has been in use in English-speaking countries since it was first used by Philip Sidney in Astrophel and Stella, his 1580s sonnet sequence. Use might also have increased due to Stella Maris as a title for the Virgin Mary by Catholics. Alternately, it is a feminine version of the Greek name Stylianos, meaning pillar. Stella has been well-used in countries where Germanic and Romance languages are spoken: England and Italy themselves, and especially Anglophone Africa and Latin America. The surname Johanson: Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha. Stella is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 132K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Stella reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Stella

Meaning: star

Latin

Stella is a female given name. It is derived from the Latin word for star. It has been in use in English-speaking countries since it was first used by Philip Sidney in Astrophel and Stella, his 1580s sonnet sequence. Use might also have increased due to Stella Maris as a title for the Virgin Mary by Catholics. Alternately, it is a feminine version of the Greek name Stylianos, meaning pillar. Stella has been well-used in countries where Germanic and Romance languages are spoken: England and Italy themselves, and especially Anglophone Africa and Latin America.

Surname: Johanson

English

Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Stella is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Stella by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Stella Johanson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Stella Johanson:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Stella?
The first name Stella originates from Latin. Stella is a female given name. It is derived from the Latin word for star. It has been in use in English-speaking countries since it was first used by Philip Sidney in Astrophel and Stella, his 1580s sonnet sequence. Use might also have increased due to Stella Maris as a title for the Virgin Mary by Catholics. Alternately, it is a feminine version of the Greek name Stylianos, meaning pillar. Stella has been well-used in countries where Germanic and Romance languages are spoken: England and Italy themselves, and especially Anglophone Africa and Latin America.
When was Stella most popular?
The name Stella reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Johanson?
The surname Johanson originates from English. Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.
What are the origins of the name Stella Johanson?
The name Stella Johanson combines two different traditions: the first name Stella has Latin roots, while the surname Johanson originates from English.
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