How Many People Are Named Cecelia?
Complete statistics for the name Cecelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cecelia is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 10,247 Americans bearing it today, totaling 32,205 people. The majority, 69%, are over 60, making it a name that's strongly associated with older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, representing intuition and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 59,912 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cecelia Through the Generations
Cecelia has seen its highest popularity in the past, peaking in 1918 with 935 births. Today, it's considered a classic, old-school name with a rising trend. Among those named Cecelia, 12,414 are under 30, 6,357 are between 30 and 60, and 41,141 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals. This distribution suggests that while the name remains cherished, it's less commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cecelia's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cecelia
How Many People Have the Name Cecelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32,205 people in the United States currently share the name Cecelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,247 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cecelia a Common or Rare Name?
Cecelia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cecelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cecelia Most Popular?
The name Cecelia reached peak popularity in 1918, with 935 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cecelia?
Approximately 32,205 people named Cecelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 59,912. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,247 Americans.
Is Cecelia a rare name?
Cecelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,247 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cecelia mean?
The meaning and origin of Cecelia are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Cecelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cecelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Cecelia most popular?
Cecelia peaked in 1918 with 935 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.