How Many People Are Named Celestino?

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

Celestino
Very Rare
Latin

Celestino has a very classic, old-school feel. Only 1,653 people in the U.S. are named Celestino, and it's as rare as 1 in 199,625 Americans. Most are over 60, making it a name from another era.

~2,399
Living in US
1 in 138,161
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Heavenly or celestial
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Gentle Idealistic Thoughtful Warm
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and joy. People associated with this number tend to be socially vibrant, optimistic, and naturally drawn to artistic or communicative pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

23,371
Worldwide Bearers
#5,472
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
4,439
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,832
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,583
🇺🇬 Uganda
2,234
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,187
🇵🇹 Portugal
2,011
🇨🇺 Cuba
1,665
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,297
🇨🇱 Chile
1,026
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
758

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,653 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
534
Would be under 30 (20%)
758
Would be 30–60 (29%)
1,318
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 2,610 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
18
International
5

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

📜 Celestino Through the Generations

The name Celestino is deeply rooted in tradition, with its peak in 1922 when 46 babies were given this name. Today, only 1,653 people in the U.S. carry it, a stark contrast to its all-time high. This gap highlights the name's decline in popularity over the decades. The age distribution shows a clear skew towards older generations, with 534 under 30, 758 aged 30-60, and 1,318 over 60. Despite the stable trend, the majority of Celestinos are over 60, indicating a legacy passed down through families rather than new generations adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 941
California 205
New York 46
New Mexico 44

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Celestino's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Celestino

How Many People Have the Name Celestino?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,399 people in the United States currently share the name Celestino. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,161 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Celestino a Common or Rare Name?

Celestino 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 Celestino Mean?

Celestino means "Heavenly or celestial" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Celestino Most Popular?

The name Celestino reached peak popularity in 1922, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Celestino?

Approximately 2,399 people named Celestino live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,399. That works out to roughly 1 in 138,161 Americans.

Is Celestino a rare name?

Celestino is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,161 Americans has this name.

What does the name Celestino mean?

Celestino means "Heavenly or celestial" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Celestino more male or female?

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

When was Celestino most popular?

Celestino peaked in 1922 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US2,399
All-Time Births2,399
1 in X1 in 138,161
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1922
World Rank#5,472
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.