Celso Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Celso has its roots in Latin, meaning 'high' or 'lofty'. It evolved from the Roman family name Celsus and has been used in various linguistic forms. While it has biblical relevance, it is more prominent in historical Christian contexts. Celso is associated with traits of nobility and virtue, and it remains popular in modern times, especially in Latin cultures.
The name Celso is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Celso has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Celso' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2961st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2159th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1959th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2100th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2158th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2869th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4467th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Celso' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Celso"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɛlsoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Celso derives from the Latin word 'celsus', meaning 'high' or 'lofty'. It was originally used as a Roman family name.
Meaning
high, lofty
Language Evolution
Celsus (Latin), Celso (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese)
Historical Usage
Celso has been used since the early medieval period, gaining popularity in Christian contexts due to its association with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Celsus, Celsa, Celcina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Celso is perceived as a classic and somewhat sophisticated name, commonly found in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Famous People
Celso Amorim, Brazilian diplomat, Celso Borges, Costa Rican footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Celso"
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 "Celso"
"Celso" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2961st of 7545 | 125 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2159th of 6773 | 218 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1959th of 7552 | 315 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2100th of 10718 | 318 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2158th of 16616 | 497 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2869th of 24088 | 584 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4467th of 23106 | 270 |
Regional Popularity of "Celso" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
71.30% 1687th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
55.67% 1310th/2353 |
51.20% 792nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
39.71% 1133rd/2853 |
47.64% 1322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.62% 1589th/3483 |
35.73% 1257th/3518 |
41.02% 1659th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
27.86% 1447th/5194 |
20.37% 1287th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
29.50% 2157th/7313 |
22.50% 1679th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
55.09% 3758th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Celso" 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 "Celso"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Celso" 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.