The nameCastille
Castille is a girl's name taken from a region, clearly rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
It takes the name of Castile, a region of Spain, from the Latin castella, "castles".
Origin
Spanish, from a place name. It recalls Blanche of Castile, mother of Saint Louis.
History
First found in France in 1999, Castille has risen steadily and is now at its highest level, notably in Pays de la Loire and Brittany.
Popularity of the name Castille
Castille in France
Castille was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,015 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Castille. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Castille in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 170 births a year on average, against 138 in the five years before.
Castille in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Castille mean?
It takes the name of Castile, a region of Spain, from the Latin castella, "castles".
What is the origin of the name Castille?
Spanish, from a place name. It recalls Blanche of Castile, mother of Saint Louis.
Is Castille a girl's or a boy's name?
Castille is a girl's name.