Celestino
Celestino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Heavenly, celestial, or belonging to the heavens.
Origin and history
Celestino is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from 'caelestis', meaning heavenly or celestial. It has traditionally been used in Romance-speaking cultures and appears as a rare given name in the United States. While classic and historical, its modern usage in the U.S. remains modest and distinctive.
Popularity in the United States
2,638 babies in the United States have been named Celestino since 1880. It ranks #2522 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1824.
States where it is most popular
- TX (75.6 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- NY (3.7 %)
- NM (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 325 |
| 1930-1940 | 223 |
| 1940-1950 | 254 |
| 1950-1960 | 219 |
| 1960-1970 | 240 |
| 1970-1980 | 248 |
| 1980-1990 | 225 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Famous people named Celestino
- Celestino Caballero: Professional boxer, World champion
Nicknames
Tino
Fun facts
- The name shares its etymological roots with five Popes who took the Latin name Coelestinus.
- Variants of Celestino appear across classical European literature, opera, and theatre.