Holding steady.
Popularity of Castulo since 1914
Babies named Castulo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Castulo's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Castulo is a remarkably rare name with a first recorded year of 1914 in U.S. Social Security data, and it has never appeared on the national popularity charts. Its peak year was also 1914, the only year it registered any births. The trajectory type is stable, indicating no recent ups or downs because there have been virtually no births. The name's origins point to Spanish and Latin roots, possibly tied to the ancient city of Castulo, but its meaning remains uncertain. Given its obscurity, Castulo is a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical resonance and extreme rarity.
Castulo is a name of uncertain derivation, though it is often linked to the ancient Iberian city of Castulo (modern Cazlona in Spain). Some scholars suggest a root in Latin 'castrum' ('fort') or a pre-Roman Iberian source. It has been used occasionally as a given name in Spanish-speaking contexts, particularly in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Castulo
Names that share Castulo's style, for a brother or sister.
