How Many People Are Named Cecilia?
Complete statistics for the name Cecilia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cecilia means 'blind' in Latin, adding an intriguing twist to its classical roots. That's about 1 in 4,044 Americans who have this name, making it quite rare. With a peak in 2024, Cecilia's popularity is on the rise, though most people named Cecilia are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is often associated with spiritual guidance and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 109,125 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cecilia Through the Generations
Cecilia has seen a resurgence in recent years, with 2,238 births in 2024 marking its highest point yet. this, the average age of those named Cecilia is 51, indicating that many were born during earlier peaks in popularity. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 42% being over 60, while 41,518 are under 30, suggesting a growing presence among younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cecilia's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cecilia
How Many People Have the Name Cecilia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 318 people in the United States currently share the name Cecilia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,042,293 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cecilia a Common or Rare Name?
Cecilia 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.
What Does the Name Cecilia Mean?
Cecilia means "blind" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cecilia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cecilia Most Popular?
The name Cecilia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,238 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 Cecilia?
Approximately 318 people named Cecilia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,042,293 Americans.
Is Cecilia a rare name?
Cecilia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,042,293 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cecilia mean?
Cecilia means "blind" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Cecilia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cecilia are male and 100% are female.
When was Cecilia most popular?
Cecilia peaked in 2024 with 2,238 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.