How Many People Are Named Cecillia?

Complete statistics for the name Cecillia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cecillia
Very Rare
Latin

Cecillia is a very rare name, with only 518 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 637,025 Americans. It peaked in 2007 with 20 births.

~518
Living in US
1 in 637,025
Americans
2007
Peak Year

πŸ“– Meaning & Origin

πŸ’¬
Meaning
Blind, or the blind one
🌐
Origin
Latin
πŸ”’
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Creative Compassionate Artistic
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally linked to compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of service to others. People with this life path number are often seen as generous, idealistic souls who care deeply about making the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,977
Worldwide Bearers
#57,572
Global Rank
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria
3,258
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² Zambia
2,768
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Zimbabwe
1,192
πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ό Malawi
804
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
655
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¬ Papua New Guinea
421
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
328
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
312
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Uganda
281
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippines
268

βš₯ Gender Distribution

β™‚ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
518 (100%)

πŸ“Š Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
299
Would be under 30 (54%)
171
Would be 30–60 (31%)
86
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 556 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).

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  Β·  Trend: Declining

πŸ† Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

πŸ“œ Cecillia Through the Generations

The name Cecillia has a unique journey. With just 556 total births across all time but 518 living people, it's clear the name hasn't stuck around as much as others. The peak in 2007 had 20 births, showing a brief surge before declining. The age split tells a story too, over half are under 30, making it feel quite modern despite its rarity. This contrast between its past popularity and current obscurity makes Cecillia a fascinating name to track.

πŸ“ State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 5

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

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πŸ“„ About the Name Cecillia

How Many People Have the Name Cecillia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 518 people in the United States currently share the name Cecillia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 637,025 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cecillia a Common or Rare Name?

Cecillia 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 Cecillia Mean?

Cecillia means "Blind, or the blind one" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cecillia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cecillia Most Popular?

The name Cecillia reached peak popularity in 2007, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Cecillia?

Approximately 518 people named Cecillia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 556. That works out to roughly 1 in 637,025 Americans.

Is Cecillia a rare name?

Cecillia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 637,025 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cecillia mean?

Cecillia means "Blind, or the blind one" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Cecillia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cecillia are male and 100% are female.

When was Cecillia most popular?

Cecillia peaked in 2007 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US518
All-Time Births556
1 in X1 in 637,025
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year2007
World Rank#57,572
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.