Celestino

Celestino - A very unique male name

Celestino appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1084. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Celestino and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Celestino? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Celestino. The baby boy name Celestino was given to 16 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2637 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Celestino peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 825.

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Celestino is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Celestino is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,523 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,643.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Celestino is where you live.

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Celestino origin and meaning

Latin, via Italian and Spanish

From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly' — the Italian and Spanish form of Celestine

Celestino is the Italian and Spanish masculine form of Celestine, a name carried by several saints and popes, including Celestine V. It has appeared in US data since 1914, always rarely, peaking in 1922. Its 2025 showing is a small revival after absence in 2020.

Attested etymology

Celestino is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Celestino, pop culture references for the name Celestino and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Celestino

We've found the following names that sound similar to Celestino, sorted by popularity.

Colston / Calixto / Calistro / Celestine / Claxton / Cluster / Cleaster /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Celestino

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Celestino a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Celestino?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

cheh-leh-STEE-noh · /tʃɛlɛˈstinoʊ/
Italian speakers stress -STEE-, Spanish speakers say seh-leh-STEE-noh; both patterns are heard.

Around the world

• Célestin (French) — The French form.

Spellings and nicknames

• Celestine — The English and French-influenced form.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Celestino is a grand, old-world saint's name with a literal heavenly meaning.

Worth knowing

• Its length and rarity mean frequent misspelling and a likely shortening to Tino or Cele.