How Many People Are Named Ceili?

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

Ceili
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ceili is a rare, modern name that evokes a sense of uniqueness; only 285 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 1,159,613 Americans. The majority of those named Ceili are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

~285
Living in US
1 in 1,159,613
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Unique Innovative Adventurous
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

427
Worldwide Bearers
#775,413
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
285
🇧🇷 Brazil
37
🇬🇧 England
20
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
9
🇵🇪 Peru
8
🇻🇪 Venezuela
6
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
3
🇮🇪 Ireland
2
🇭🇳 Honduras
2
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
285 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
223
Would be under 30 (77%)
65
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 288 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
86
International
48

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

📜 Ceili Through the Generations

Ceili saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 23 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Ceili's are young adults, with 223 under 30 and 65 between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Ceili is a name embraced by newer generations, with few older individuals bearing it.

✨ Similar Names to Ceili

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ceili's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ceili

How Many People Have the Name Ceili?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 285 people in the United States currently share the name Ceili. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,159,613 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ceili a Common or Rare Name?

Ceili 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 Ceili Mean?

Ceili means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ceili Most Popular?

The name Ceili reached peak popularity in 1997, with 23 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 Ceili?

Approximately 285 people named Ceili live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 288. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,159,613 Americans.

Is Ceili a rare name?

Ceili is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,159,613 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ceili mean?

Ceili means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ceili more male or female?

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

When was Ceili most popular?

Ceili peaked in 1997 with 23 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 US285
All-Time Births288
1 in X1 in 1,159,613
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1997
World Rank#775,413
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.