boys' name · peaked 2019

Castiel

Every Castiel since 2009 — 3,924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,009
among boys
Babies in 2025
224
named Castiel
Peak year
2019
337 babies
All-time total
3,924
since 2009

The story of Castiel

Castiel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,009 in 2025 with 224 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 2009, 3,924 American babies have been named Castiel. Its peak came in 2019, when 337 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Castiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Castiel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 224 #1,009
2024 306 #817
2023 249 #926
2022 301 #825
2021 301 #809
2020 5 #15,592 255 #887
2019 337 #723
2018 6 #14,142 309 #761
2017 286 #798
2016 7 #13,180 315 #769
2015 5 #16,977 276 #821
2014 5 #17,085 255 #864
2013 5 #17,064 210 #949
2012 123 #1,369
2011 84 #1,739
2010 47 #2,590
2009 13 #6,490
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Castiel in 2025?

Castiel ranked #1,009 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 224 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Castiel?

3,924 babies have been named Castiel in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Castiel most popular?

Castiel peaked in 2019, when 337 newborns received the name.

Is Castiel a boy or girl name?

Castiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Castiel rising or falling?

Castiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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