Celestino
Every Celestino since 1888 — 2,638 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Celestino
Celestino is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,860 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 2,638 American babies have been named Celestino. Its peak came in 1922, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Celestino stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Celestino year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,860 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,985 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,390 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,286 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,388 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,845 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,600 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,783 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,520 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,204 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,894 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,014 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,786 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,566 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,028 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,107 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,075 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,593 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,208 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,062 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,815 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,319 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,453 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,443 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,611 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,547 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,713 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,895 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,520 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,406 |
| 1955 | 22 | #1,652 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,366 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,229 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,637 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,547 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,339 |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,254 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,353 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,564 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Celestino in 2025?
Celestino ranked #3,860 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Celestino?
2,638 babies have been named Celestino in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Celestino most popular?
Celestino peaked in 1922, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Celestino a boy or girl name?
Celestino is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Celestino rising or falling?
Celestino is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.