Celestine
Celestine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Celestine
- A unisex given name.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Caelestinus.
How popular is Celestine?
Since 1880, 9,809 girls and 232 boys in the U.S. have been named Celestine (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #493 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #1695 in 1913. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Celestine
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Sibling name ideas for Celestine
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Celestine FAQ
What does the name Celestine mean?
A unisex given name. Learned borrowing from Latin Caelestinus.
How popular is the name Celestine?
Since 1880, 9,809 girls and 232 boys in the U.S. have been named Celestine (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #493 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #1695 in 1913. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Celestine a boy or girl name?
Celestine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,809 girls and 232 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.