Castle
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Maker of boxes or chests, alert
Origin: Old French/English
Popularity: Ranked #5430 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Case. Shares the meaning 'Maker of boxes or chests, alert.'
Similar names: casteel, casten, catalea, cataleah, cattleya, cale, calea, caleah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Castle? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Castle, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Castle
What does the name Castle mean?
Castle means “Maker of boxes or chests, alert” from Old French/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Castle?
Castle has Old French/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Maker of boxes or chests, alert”.
How popular is Castle?
Castle ranked #5399 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Castle most popular?
Castle peaked in 2018 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Castle a boy or girl name?
Castle is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Castles in registered births are male.
Is the name Castle rising or falling in popularity?
Castle has fallen 1164 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4235 in 2020 to #5399 in 2025.
How long has Castle been recorded?
Castle appears in birth records across 28 years — from 1916 through 2025.