Total births
2,638
Boys' name · since 1888
Celestino
2,638 babies named Celestino in U.S. Social Security records since 1888, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5074
- among boys today
- 2,638
- born since 1888
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Celestino is the #5074 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,638 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Celestino recorded 2,638 times among boys since 1888, holding rank #5074 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #5074 among boys today
- 2,638 born since 1888
- 1920s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Celestino is currently the #5074 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 2,638 born since 1888, peaking in the 1920s.
- #5074
- among boys today
- 2,638
- born since 1888
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Celestino vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5074
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Celestino was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
46 babies were named Celestino in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
How Celestino compares
2,638 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Celestino's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Celestino | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,638 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Celestino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Celestino's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Celestino at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1922
Current rank
#5,074
Active since
1888
Celestino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1922)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Celestino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Celestino's strongest decade.
325 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Celestino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
133 births
- 1920s
1920s
325 births
- 1930s
1930s
223 births
- 1940s
1940s
254 births
- 1950s
1950s
219 births
- 1960s
1960s
240 births
- 1970s
1970s
248 births
- 1980s
1980s
225 births
- 1990s
1990s
282 births
- 2000s
2000s
207 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 103
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 325 births (12% of all-time use).
How Celestino compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Celestino's total volume
Celestino vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Celestino by state
Where Celestino concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 946 | 35.9% |
| #2 | California | | 216 | 8.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 46 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 44 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Celestino's total US births 35.9%
Even split
946 of 2,638 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Celestino? ▼
2,638 babies have been named Celestino since 1888. It currently ranks #5074 among boys. The peak year was 1922 with 46 births.
When was Celestino most popular? ▼
Celestino was most popular in the 1920s decade with 325 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Celestino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Celestino are Texas (946 births), California (216 births), New York (46 births).
How long has the name Celestino been used? ▼
Celestino has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 138 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Celestino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Celso, Celestine, Celester, Celedonio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Celestino's data
- Celestino's decade-level peak was the 1920s (325 total births); usage has since declined to 103 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Celestinos (946 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 Celestino
Nearby Names Like Celestino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Celestino
Celso Boy
#5260 2,345 births
Celestine Boy
232 births
Celester Boy
181 births
Celedonio Boy
112 births
Celvin Boy
110 births
Compare Celestino side by side: Celestino vs Celso Celestino vs Celestine Celestino vs Celester
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Celestino
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1888–2025 (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. "Celestino: #5074 Boys' Name - 2,638 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/celestino. 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 Celestino 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 July 2026.