Will my child share the name Castiel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Castiel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Castiel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Castiel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Castiel is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 593 places over the last five years to #2089 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Castiel popular in the US as well as the UK?

Castiel is more popular in the US (#816) than in the UK (#2089). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Castiel a popular baby name in the United States?

Castiel ranks #816 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2089

Castiel

Castiel is a distinctive choice, ranked #2089 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Castiel in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2089

US Rank #816

About the Name Castiel

Castiel is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 593 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1178 in 2014 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2009.

Castiel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #816, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.