Total births
2,566
Girls' name · since 1892
Celestina
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 2,566 babies named Celestina, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5026
- among girls today
- 2,566
- born since 1892
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Celestina currently ranks #5026 among girls' names in America, with 2,566 babies recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Celestina has been recorded 2,566 times among girls since 1892, currently ranked #5026 nationally and more common than 72% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #5026 among girls today
- 2,566 born since 1892
- 1990s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Celestina is currently the #5026 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 2,566 born since 1892, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5026
- among girls today
- 2,566
- born since 1892
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Celestina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5026
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Celestina was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
52 babies were named Celestina in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Celestina compares
2,566 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Celestina's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Celestina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,566 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Celestina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Celestina's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Celestina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#5,026
Active since
1892
Celestina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Celestina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Celestina's strongest decade.
325 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Celestina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 20
1890s
20 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s 129
1910s
129 births
- 1920s
1920s
273 births
- 1930s
1930s
167 births
- 1940s 109
1940s
109 births
- 1950s
1950s
133 births
- 1960s
1960s
163 births
- 1970s
1970s
286 births
- 1980s
1980s
276 births
- 1990s
1990s
325 births
- 2000s
2000s
269 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 325 births (13% of all-time use).
How Celestina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Celestina's total volume
Celestina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Celestina by state
Where Celestina concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 596 | 23.2% |
| #2 | California | | 265 | 10.3% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 28 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 21 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 15 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Celestina's total US births 23.2%
Even split
596 of 2,566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Celestina? ▼
2,566 babies have been named Celestina since 1892. It currently ranks #5026 among girls. The peak year was 1998 with 52 births.
When was Celestina most popular? ▼
Celestina was most popular in the 1990s decade with 325 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Celestina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Celestina are Texas (596 births), California (265 births), Arizona (28 births).
How long has the name Celestina been used? ▼
Celestina has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 134 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Celestina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Celeste, Celia, Celine, Celina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Celestina's data
- Celestina's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (325 total births) through the 2020s (162) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Celestinas (596 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Celestina
Nearby Names Like Celestina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Celestina
Celeste Girl
#197 65,621 births
Celia Girl
#735 56,642 births
Celine Girl
#228 18,522 births
Celina Girl
#971 16,295 births
Celestine Girl
#3964 9,809 births
Compare Celestina side by side: Celestina vs Celeste Celestina vs Celia Celestina vs Celine
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Celestina
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Angelita #5024
11,702 births · Peak 1975
Florencia #5028
1,612 births · Peak 2025
Wanda #5023
281,214 births · Peak 1957
Harvey #5029
867 births · Peak 1926
Nelle #5022
5,794 births · Peak 1917
Clarisse #5030
1,701 births · Peak 2002
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Celestina: #5026 Girls' Name - 2,566 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/celestina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Celestina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.