Castiel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Castiel originates from Hebrew and means 'God is my refuge'. It has evolved through various forms over time, such as Casiel and Castihel. The name is often associated with traits of strength and protection. It does not have a direct biblical reference but has gained popularity in contemporary culture, particularly through media. Notable figures include a fictional angelic character from 'Supernatural' and a Mexican actor.
The name Castiel is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Castiel has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Castiel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4942nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 818th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Castiel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Castiel"
Pronunciation
/kæˈstiːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Castiel is derived from the Hebrew words 'kash' meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge' and 'El' meaning 'God'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'God is my refuge'.
Meaning
God is my refuge
Language Evolution
Castiel (modern form), Casiel (medieval variant), Castihel (archaic form)
Historical Usage
The name Castiel has gained popularity in modern times, particularly due to its use in popular culture, notably in television series like 'Supernatural' where it is associated with an angelic character.
Variants & Derivatives
Cass, Casti, Caz
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Castiel is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and protection due to its meaning and cultural references.
Famous People
Castiel (fictional character in 'Supernatural'), Castiel Ruiz (Mexican actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Castiel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Castiel"
"Castiel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4942nd of 24088 | 267 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 818th of 23106 | 3,393 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Castiel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
57.15% 2951st/5164 |
42.09% 3078th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.80% 789th/3984 |
20.48% 919th/4487 |
13.37% 912th/6822 |
11.54% 724th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Castiel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Castiel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Castiel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.