Celestine
Girl nameCelestine has been given to 10,041 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1952.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,041
Peak year
1952 (195 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +81%
Gender split
98% girls / 2% boys
Rank through the decades
Celestine's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #641 |
| 1925 | #572 |
| 1950 | #628 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Celestine — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Celestine.
FAQ
How popular is the name Celestine?
Celestine has been given to 10,041 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Celestine peak?
Celestine peaked in 1952, when 195 babies were given the name.
Is Celestine a girl or boy name?
Celestine is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Celestine are girls).
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