Celso
Every Celso since 1910 — 2,345 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Celso
Celso is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,431 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 2,345 American babies have been named Celso. Its peak came in 2006, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Celso stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Celso year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,431 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,278 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,912 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,879 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,150 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,355 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,494 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,118 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,572 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,563 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,137 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,027 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,904 |
| 2010 | 37 | #3,082 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,934 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,725 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2,518 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,808 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,573 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2,481 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,114 |
| 2001 | 41 | #2,391 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,484 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,145 |
| 1990 | 35 | #2,091 |
| 1985 | 32 | #1,839 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,010 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,012 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,947 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,676 |
| 1960 | 26 | #1,588 |
| 1955 | 16 | #1,981 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,039 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,787 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,913 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,411 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,062 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,615 |
| 1920 | 9 | #2,998 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,449 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Celso
- Celso Torrelio Politician · 1933–1999
- Celso Ayala Soccer player · b. 1970
- Celso Luis Gomes Soccer player · b. 1964
- Celso Vieira Soccer player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Celso in 2025?
Celso ranked #5,431 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Celso?
2,345 babies have been named Celso in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Celso most popular?
Celso peaked in 2006, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Celso a boy or girl name?
Celso is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Celso rising or falling?
Celso is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Celso?
Well-known people named Celso include Celso Torrelio (politician), Celso Ayala (soccer player), Celso Luis Gomes (soccer player).