Celestine
Celestine is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “heavenly.” Celestine comes from the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.'
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how do you pronounce Celestine?
SEL-es-teen
where does the name Celestine come from?
Celestine comes from the Latin caelestis, meaning heavenly.
Five popes took the name Celestine, and it was also the name of several early saints. The name has an ethereal, spiritual quality that feels both ancient and timeless. It evokes starlight, heaven, and the transcendent beauty of the sky.
how popular is this name?
Celestine has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 82 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #490 in 1902, and ranked #929 in 1963.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1963 | #929 |
| 1962 | #939 |
| 1960 | #897 |
| 1959 | #904 |
| 1958 | #844 |
| 1957 | #777 |
| 1956 | #806 |
| 1955 | #748 |
| 1954 | #677 |
| 1950 | #625 |
| 1940 | #632 |
| 1930 | #661 |
| 1920 | #570 |
| 1910 | #570 |
| 1902 | #490 |
| 1900 | #639 |
| 1890 | #642 |
| 1880 | #492 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Celestine fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Celestine
Five popes have taken the name Celestine, the first in the fifth century.
who are famous people named Celestine?
- Pope Celestine V (13th-century pope who resigned, inspiring Dante's criticism)
- Celestine Prophecy (bestselling novel by James Redfield)
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what names go well with Celestine?
Sibling names that share Celestine's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Celestine
What does the name Celestine mean?
Celestine means “heavenly”.
What is the origin of the name Celestine?
Celestine comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Celestine?
Celestine ranked #929 in the US in 1963, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1902, at #490, and it has spent 82 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Celestine a boy or girl name?
Celestine is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Celestine?
Celestine is pronounced SEL-es-teen, with 3 syllables.
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