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Celestine

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Pronounced SEL-ə-steen /ˈsɛl.ə.stin/High

Meaning: From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineralHigh

In 30 seconds: Heaven with a papal seal: Celestine — 'heavenly' — crowned five popes and names a sky-blue crystal. French-feminine now, and luminous as ever.
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Origin HighLatin, French
MeaningFrom Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineral
U.S. rank (2025)#3219 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,809

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195218802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Celestine comes from Latin Caelestinus — 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and given feminine life in French Célestine. The sky-blue mineral celestine and storybook mouse Celestine keep it glowing.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, heavenly at the root, and softly papal-grand.

Did you know? Pope Celestine V resigned the papacy after five months — the great refusal Dante mourned — while celestine the mineral glows the exact blue of its name.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Celestine — etymology

Variations

CelestinaCélestineCeleste

Nicknames

CeleTina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Celestine (Pope) (1215-1296)
    Pietro da Morrone, who became Pope Celestine V and famously abdicated after five months
  • ★Celestine Babayaro (1978-)
    Nigerian professional footballer who played left back for Chelsea and the Nigerian national team
  • ★Celestine Ukwu (1942-1977)
    pioneering Nigerian highlife musician known as the 'philosopher of highlife'

If you like Celestine…

Celeste— the sleek base classic
Celestia— the ornate sister elaboration
Clementine— a fellow French -ine revival
Seraphine— the companion angelic -ine pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celestine mean?

Celestine is from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly' — a papal name turned feminine.

How do you pronounce Celestine?

It's said SEL-ə-steen /ˈsɛl.ə.stin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Celestine a boy or girl name?

Celestine is mainly a girl's name in modern American use.

How popular is Celestine?

Celestine is a rare name in the U.S.

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