Celso
Celso is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
High, tall, elevated, or noble.
Origin and history
Celso is a traditional male name derived from the Latin element meaning high, noble, or elevated. It has a long history in Romance-language regions, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,345 babies in the United States have been named Celso since 1880. It ranks #2678 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.7 %)
- CA (37.6 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
- NM (2.6 %)
- IL (0.93 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 127 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 207 |
| 1980-1990 | 274 |
| 1990-2000 | 369 |
| 2000-2010 | 377 |
| 2010-2019 | 250 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Celso
- Celso Furtado: Economist, Diplomat
- Celso Borges: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Celso originates from the ancient Roman cognomen Celsus, famously borne by the 2nd-century philosopher Celsus and the medical writer Aulus Cornelius Celsus.
- In the Portuguese-speaking world, Celso has been borne by notable literary and political figures.