Celestino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Celestino is a name of Latin origin meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. It evolved from 'caelestis' to 'Celestinus' and then to its modern form. The name is often associated with divine traits and has no direct biblical relevance. Celestino became popular during the Middle Ages and is viewed positively in contemporary culture, associated with elegance and nobility.
The name Celestino is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Celestino has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Celestino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1453rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1394th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1621st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1848th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2512th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4076th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5713th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Celestino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Celestino"
Pronunciation
/tʃəˈlɛstɪnoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Celestino is derived from the Latin word 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. It is a diminutive form of Celestial, often used in Italian and Spanish cultures.
Meaning
heavenly, celestial
Language Evolution
Caelestis (Latin), Celestinus (Late Latin), Celestino (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
Celestino gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, as it was associated with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Celeste, Celestina, Celestine
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Celestino is seen as a distinctive and elegant name, often associated with nobility and a connection to the divine.
Famous People
Celestino Cortese, Italian politician, Celestino Aitini, Italian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Celestino"
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 "Celestino"
"Celestino" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1453rd of 7545 | 403 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1394th of 6773 | 435 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1621st of 7552 | 443 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1848th of 10718 | 385 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2512th of 16616 | 399 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4076th of 24088 | 348 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5713th of 23106 | 186 |
Regional Popularity of "Celestino" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
34.83% 824th/2366 |
53.33% 609th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.04% 848th/2353 |
58.37% 903rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
32.95% 940th/2853 |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.02% 1568th/3483 |
32.77% 1153rd/3518 |
34.92% 1412th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
30.32% 1575th/5194 |
31.14% 1967th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
37.71% 2758th/7313 |
37.52% 2800th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Celestino" 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 "Celestino"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Celestino" 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.