Castiel

Castiel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 306 boys in the United States.

Castiel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Castiel

Castiel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Castiel first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #724 in 2019, and in 2024 306 babies received the name — 3,660 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Castiel in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#724 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Castiel in 2024
306
Total since 1880
3,660

Castiel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#1178 in 2014
Babies named Castiel in 2025
11
Total since 1996
243

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Castiel mean?

The meaning of Castiel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Castiel a boy or girl name?

Castiel is a boy name. In 2024, 306 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Castiel?

Castiel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Castiel?

Castiel first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #724 in 2019, and 306 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].