Celestine

Celestine is a girl'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 37 girls in the United States.

Celestine at a glance

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

About the name Celestine

Celestine 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, Celestine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #493 in 1880, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 9,760 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Celestine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#493 in 1880
Peak year
1952
Babies named Celestine in 2024
37
Total since 1880
9,760

Celestine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1719 in 2025
Babies named Celestine in 2025
17
Total since 1996
136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Celestine mean?

The meaning of Celestine 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 Celestine a boy or girl name?

Celestine is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Celestine?

Celestine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Celestine?

Celestine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #493 in 1880, and 37 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].