How Many People Are Named Celestina?

Complete statistics for the name Celestina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Celestina
Very Rare
Italian

Celestina means 'heavenly' and is a very rare female name, with only 1,807 people named Celestina living in the US today, making up just 1 in 182,580 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in popularity in 1998 with 52 births.

~1,807
Living in US
1 in 182,580
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Heavenly
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ethereal Serene Mystical
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the divine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,155
Worldwide Bearers
#5,799
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
4,663
🇪🇸 Spain
3,517
🇺🇸 United States
3,394
🇵🇾 Paraguay
3,386
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,883
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,273
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,099
🇨🇱 Chile
1,014
🇨🇲 Cameroon
852
🇺🇬 Uganda
814

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,807 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
719
Would be under 30 (29%)
842
Would be 30–60 (33%)
961
Would be over 60 (38%)

All 2,522 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Celestina Through the Generations

Celestina has been a name that's seen steady growth over the decades, with its peak year being 1998 when 52 babies were given this heavenly name. Today, it's a mix of classic and modern, with 719 under-30s, 842 aged 30-60, and 961 over 60, showing a fairly even spread across generations. The average age of someone named Celestina is 55, indicating that while it's gaining traction among younger parents, it's also well-established among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 590
California 259
Arizona 28
New Mexico 21
New York 15
Colorado 11
Michigan 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Celestina's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Celestina

How Many People Have the Name Celestina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,807 people in the United States currently share the name Celestina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,580 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Celestina a Common or Rare Name?

Celestina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Celestina Mean?

Celestina means "heavenly" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Celestina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Celestina Most Popular?

The name Celestina reached peak popularity in 1998, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Celestina?

Approximately 1,807 people named Celestina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,522. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,580 Americans.

Is Celestina a rare name?

Celestina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,580 Americans has this name.

What does the name Celestina mean?

Celestina means "heavenly" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Celestina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Celestina are male and 100% are female.

When was Celestina most popular?

Celestina peaked in 1998 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,807
All-Time Births2,522
1 in X1 in 182,580
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1998
World Rank#5,799
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.