How Many People Are Named Cecilie?
Complete statistics for the name Cecilie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cecilie is a Scandinavian form of Cecilia, rooted in a Latin name meaning "blind" or "of the heavens." There are roughly 330 people with this name living in the US today, which means about 1 in 998,720 Americans share it. It's a very rare pick that hit its peak in 1990 with 25 births recorded that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. It's associated with ambition and the drive to forge one's own path with originality and confidence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 371 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cecilie Through the Generations
Through the generations, Cecilie has maintained a quiet but steady presence in the United States, with just 371 total births recorded across all available data. It's a name that doesn't cluster heavily in any single era, and the age distribution reflects that balance: about 30% of bearers are under 30, 45% fall between 30 and 60, and 25% are over 60. The peak year came in 1990, when 25 babies received the name, making it a subtle but noticeable spike during a decade that embraced Scandinavian-influenced names. Today, the average bearer is around 43 years old, placing the typical Cecilie squarely in the millennial-to-Gen-X range. Globally, it's far more common, ranking #39,526 worldwide with 18,849 living bearers, and Norway stands out as the country where you're most likely to encounter it. The trend in the US has remained stable, and it hasn't shown signs of a major breakout or decline. For those who carry it, Cecilie remains a distinctive and internationally flavored choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cecilie's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cecilie
How Many People Have the Name Cecilie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Cecilie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 998,720 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cecilie a Common or Rare Name?
Cecilie 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 Cecilie Mean?
Cecilie means "Blind, or heavenly" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cecilie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cecilie Most Popular?
The name Cecilie reached peak popularity in 1990, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Cecilie?
Approximately 330 people named Cecilie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 371. That works out to roughly 1 in 998,720 Americans.
Is Cecilie a rare name?
Cecilie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 998,720 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cecilie mean?
Cecilie means "Blind, or heavenly" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Cecilie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cecilie are male and 100% are female.
When was Cecilie most popular?
Cecilie peaked in 1990 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.