Celestino
Meaningheavenly · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #917 in 1888
28 babies were named Celestino in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,387 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Celestino you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Celestino, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Celestino would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCelestino first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #917. Today it's #3,848, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCelestino has climbed 1,387 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Celestino means “heavenly”.
About the name Celestino
Celestino is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “heavenly”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ino”. US birth records list Celestino for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 117 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #917 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,323 boys |
| 1890s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 1900s | 3.0 | 327,869 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 61,387 boys |
| 1920s | 29 | 33,921 boys |
| 1930s | 21 | 47,259 boys |
| 1940s | 17 | 57,703 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 91,912 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 80,000 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 66,489 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,699 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,061 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 115,340 boys |
| 2020s | 10.0 | 100,503 boys |
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Celestino
What does the name Celestino mean?
Celestino means “heavenly” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Celestino?
Celestino has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Celestino a boy or girl name?
Celestino is a boy name.
How popular is the name Celestino?
Celestino ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#917).