Stellan is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name "Stálhinn", which means "steel" or "made of steel". The name has been popular in Sweden for centuries and is still quite common today.
The name Stellan was first used as a personal name during the Middle Ages in Scandinavia. However, it did not become widely popular until the 19th century when it began to be used more frequently as a given name. Today, Stellan is considered a traditional Swedish name but is also used in other Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Denmark.
In recent years, the name Stellan has gained some international recognition thanks to Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, who has appeared in several Hollywood films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Good Will Hunting". Despite this, Stellan remains a relatively rare name outside of Scandinavia.
"Stellan saw an increase in usage from 2021 to 2023, with a total of eleven babies given this name over the two years."