The nameCélestin
Célestin is the French form of Celestine, a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "heavenly". It was borne by several popes.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Célestin comes from the Latin Caelestinus, derived from caelestis, "heavenly, of the sky".
Origin
Latin. Pope Celestine V is remembered for resigning his office in 1294.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
Did you know?
- The French educator Célestin Freinet brought the printing press into the classroom so that pupils could make their own newspaper.
Famous people named Célestin
- Célestin Freinet, French educator
Popularity of the name Célestin
Célestin in France
Célestin was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 3,220 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Célestin. Half of all babies named Célestin in France were born before 1929, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 271 births a year on average, against 228 in the five years before.
Célestin in Belgium
Célestin was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 276 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Célestin. Half of all babies named Célestin in Belgium were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Variants and related names
Célestin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Célestin mean?
Célestin comes from the Latin Caelestinus, derived from caelestis, "heavenly, of the sky".
What is the origin of the name Célestin?
Latin. Pope Celestine V is remembered for resigning his office in 1294.
Is Célestin a girl's or a boy's name?
Célestin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Célestin?
Variants and related names of Célestin include Celestine.
Who are famous people named Célestin?
Célestin Freinet, French educator.