Castiel
Castiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My cover is God, or shield of God.
Origin and history
Castiel is a modern given name of Hebrew derivation, popularized in contemporary culture. The name combines Hebrew elements suggesting God is my cover or shield. In the U.S., its usage surged in the 2010s due to popular media.
Popularity in the United States
3,891 babies in the United States have been named Castiel since 1880. It ranks #2044 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #815.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.6 %)
- CA (16.3 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,242 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,636 |
Nicknames
Cas, Cass
Fun facts
- The name's dramatic rise in U.S. baby name charts coincides directly with the angel character Castiel on the TV show Supernatural.
- Before modern media, Castiel appeared in traditional occult and kabbalistic texts as an angel associated with Thursday.