How Many People Are Named Celso?

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

Celso
Very Rare
Italian

Celso is a rare Italian name, very uncommon in the U.S., with only 1 in 176,633 Americans bearing it. There are approximately 1,868 people named Celso living today, making it quite unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2006 but has since been declining.

~356
Living in US
1 in 931,037
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Italian for 'glorious'
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Charismatic
9
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,620
Worldwide Bearers
#1,895
Global Rank
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7,623
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,360
🇨🇴 Colombia
7,331
🇵🇹 Portugal
5,553
🇪🇸 Spain
4,505
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3,559
🇨🇱 Chile
2,998
🇮🇹 Italy
1,891
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,600
🇨🇺 Cuba
1,166

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,868 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
854
Would be under 30 (37%)
793
Would be 30–60 (34%)
680
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 2,327 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

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

📜 Celso Through the Generations

Celso, a name of Italian origin, has seen its peak in the United States during 2006 when there were 48 births. its decline, it remains a name associated with a younger generation, with 37% of those named Celso being under 30 years old. The average age of a person named Celso is 45, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups, with 34% aged between 30 and 60 and 29% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 574
California 405
New York 34
New Mexico 28
Illinois 10
North Carolina 7
Arizona 5
Florida 5
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Celso

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Celso's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Celso

How Many People Have the Name Celso?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 356 people in the United States currently share the name Celso. That works out to roughly 1 in every 931,037 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Celso a Common or Rare Name?

Celso 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 Celso Mean?

Celso means "Italian for 'glorious'" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Celso Most Popular?

The name Celso reached peak popularity in 2006, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Celso?

Approximately 356 people named Celso live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 356. That works out to roughly 1 in 931,037 Americans.

Is Celso a rare name?

Celso is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 931,037 Americans has this name.

What does the name Celso mean?

Celso means "Italian for 'glorious'" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Celso more male or female?

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

When was Celso most popular?

Celso peaked in 2006 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US356
All-Time Births356
1 in X1 in 931,037
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2006
World Rank#1,895
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.