Holding steady, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Celestino since 1888
Babies named Celestino per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celestino's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 223 |
| 1940s | 254 |
| 1950s | 219 |
| 1960s | 240 |
| 1970s | 248 |
| 1980s | 225 |
| 1990s | 282 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Celestino is a masculine name with a heavenly meaning, rooted in the Latin word for 'sky' or 'heaven'. In the United States, its earliest recorded use was in 1888, a year that also marks its peak rank (3848th) and its highest-ever recorded usage. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, without dramatic rises or declines, and remains primarily used in states like California and Texas, reflecting its popularity among Italian- and Spanish-speaking communities. Despite its long history, Celestino has never achieved widespread popularity, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a traditional with a celestial touch.
Celestino is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Caelestinus, a derivative of caelestis meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'. The name was borne by several early saints and popes, including Pope Celestine I (5th century) and Pope Celestine V (13th century), the latter known for his abdication. It has been in consistent, if modest, use in Catholic regions.
Where Celestino is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celeste, Tino, Celo
Sibling names for Celestino
Names that share Celestino's style, for a brother or sister.
