A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Celestina since 1892
Babies named Celestina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celestina's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 |
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 167 |
| 1940s | 109 |
| 1950s | 133 |
| 1960s | 163 |
| 1970s | 286 |
| 1980s | 276 |
| 1990s | 325 |
| 2000s | 269 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Celestina is a rare but consistent choice for girls in the United States, with recorded use dating back to 1892. Its peak popularity occurred in 1894, though the name saw relatively low numbers even then. In recent decades, Celestina has experienced a gentle resurgence, rising in usage since 2011, likely as part of a broader revival of vintage names ending in -ina. The name appears in states like California and Texas, reflecting its appeal in communities with Spanish and Italian heritage. With a current rank of 3459 (roughly 1 in 36,529 births in 2025), Celestina remains an uncommon but recognizable option, distinct from the more popular Celeste.
Celestina is the feminine diminutive of the Latin name Caelestis, meaning from the sky or heavenly. It came into use in Italian and Spanish cultures, where it was sometimes associated with the character in the medieval Spanish work La Celestina (1499). The name has been used in various European languages, often as a rare but enduring choice.
Where Celestina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celeste, Celi, Tina, Cece
Variants: Caelestina, Celestyna, Celestine
Sibling names for Celestina
Names that share Celestina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Seraphina, Juliana, Valentina, Rosalina, Angelica, Albina, Arminda, Clorinda, Biridiana, Delphina, Everlena, Germani, Nazaria, Sylvana, Aminta, Armandina, Auriella, Idolina, Ravenna, Sebastiana, Alzina, Amadea, Artemisia, Maximina, Merlina, Philena, Roselena, Silvina, Violanda
Brothers: Sebastian, Julian, Emiliano, Matteo, Rafael, Arcadio, Nazario, Desiderio, Philander, Silvino, Anacleto, Archivaldo, Celedonio
