The nameCélian

Célian is a modern French boy's name of Latin inspiration. It spread in France in the 2000s.

Meaning

Célian is linked to the Latin caelum, "sky", or to Célia. It is a recent creation.

Origin

French.

History

Célian grew in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Célian

Célian in France

478thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (355 births)
5,900babies named Célian in France since 1900
0178355 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Célian was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,670 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Célian. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Célian in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 90 births a year on average, against 191 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Célian mean?

Célian is linked to the Latin caelum, "sky", or to Célia. It is a recent creation.

What is the origin of the name Célian?

French.

Is Célian a girl's or a boy's name?

Célian is a boy's name.