How Many People Are Named Celina?
Complete statistics for the name Celina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Celina, a very rare female name, is held by just 14,483 people in the US, making up 1 in 22,786 Americans. Its popularity peaked in 1994 with 593 births, but it's now experiencing a slow rise, bridging classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, ambition, and financial success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 15,958 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Celina Through the Generations
Celina has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its most significant birth year being 1994 when 593 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, with 40% under 30, 47% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across generations. This balance suggests that while Celina remains somewhat uncommon, it continues to be appreciated by parents looking for a timeless yet distinctive choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Celina
Celina is a feminine given name derived from the Roman name Cecilia, referring to a woman from the Caecilia gens. Alternately, it is considered a form of the name Marceline, a French feminine form of the name Marcel. The French version of the name is Céline. The name has also been considered a variation of the name Selene, the Greek goddess and personification of the Moon, and its variants Selena and Selina.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Celina's Slavic roots
📄 About the Name Celina
How Many People Have the Name Celina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,483 people in the United States currently share the name Celina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,786 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Celina a Common or Rare Name?
Celina 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 Celina Mean?
Celina means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Celina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Celina Most Popular?
The name Celina reached peak popularity in 1994, with 593 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Celina?
Approximately 14,483 people named Celina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,958. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,786 Americans.
Is Celina a rare name?
Celina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,786 Americans has this name.
What does the name Celina mean?
Celina means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Slavic origins.
Is Celina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Celina are male and 100% are female.
When was Celina most popular?
Celina peaked in 1994 with 593 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.