A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Celestine since 1880
Babies named Celestine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celestine's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 105 |
| 1890s | 232 |
| 1900s | 326 |
| 1910s | 869 |
| 1920s | 1,438 |
| 1930s | 1,161 |
| 1940s | 1,435 |
| 1950s | 1,665 |
| 1960s | 1,038 |
| 1970s | 463 |
| 1980s | 237 |
| 1990s | 265 |
| 2000s | 184 |
| 2010s | 195 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Celestine is a feminine name with Latin roots meaning 'heavenly,' linked to the word caelestis. It peaked in popularity in 1902, when it ranked higher than in recent decades, and has been experiencing a modest revival since 2010. As of 2025, it stands at rank 3,211, with about 1 in 32,801 babies named Celestine. Its top states include California and Texas, reflecting a spread across diverse regions. The name carries a celestial elegance without being widely used, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet classic choice.
Celestine derives from the Latin name Caelestinus, a diminutive of caelestis meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial.' It was borne by several popes, including Pope Celestine V, who resigned in 1294, and by early saints, establishing its use across Europe. The name has been used in both masculine and feminine forms, with Celestine as one common feminine variant alongside Celestina.
Where Celestine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Celestine” around the world
Where Celestine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
190
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celly, Tina, Lena
Sibling names for Celestine
Names that share Celestine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Seraphina, Clementine, Evangeline, Juliette, Rosalind, Marceline, Bernardine, Reginia, Antoniette, Bernadene, Eulalie, Michalene, Philomene, Quintessa, Adelisa, Angelyne, Chestine, Evangelene, Faustine, Gustavia, Jacquelina, Modestine, Robertine, Saraphina, Seraphim, Earnstine, Maclovia, Margaruite, Marguriete, Michaline, Princetta, Stellarose
Brothers: Sebastian, Julian, Augustine, Benedict, Theodore, Dartanion, Orlandus
