Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Celestine
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1952
Peak births
195
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Celestine
How many people are named Celestine?
An estimated 3,873 living Americans are named Celestine.
How rare is Celestine?
Celestine is very rare among babies today, with 49 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 74.9% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Celestine?
The median age of a living American named Celestine is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 72 years old.
Is Celestine still popular?
Yes — Celestine is currently rising in popularity, with 49 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Celestine most common?
Celestine has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 8.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19522025
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
74.9%
2025
49
All-time
9,809