How Many People Are Named Cicero?
Complete statistics for the name Cicero: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cicero, a name steeped in history, is incredibly rare with only 309 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,067,779 Americans. The majority, 91%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 98All 1,434 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cicero Through the Generations
Cicero has seen its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1920 with 41 births. Over time, its usage has dwindled but shows signs of a slow revival, positioning itself as an old-school classic. With an average age of 98, it's clear that most people named Cicero are part of an older generation, with 38 under 30, 87 between 30 and 60, and 1,309 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Cicero
Cícero is a Portuguese masculine given name, mainly found in Brazil. People bearing the name include:Cícero Romão Batista (1844–1934), known as Padre Cícero, Brazilian Catholic priest Cícero Braga, Brazilian chess International Master Cícero João de Cézare, known as Cicinho, Brazilian footballer Cícero Júnior, Brazilian football coach Cícero Lucena, Brazilian politician and businessman Cicero Mitchell, American politician Cícero Moraes, Brazilian 3D designer Cícero Nobre, Brazilian Paralympic javelin thrower Cícero Ramalho, Brazilian footballer Cícero Sandroni (1935–2025), Brazilian journalist…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cicero's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cicero
How Many People Have the Name Cicero?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,317 people in the United States currently share the name Cicero. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,924 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cicero a Common or Rare Name?
Cicero is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cicero in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cicero Most Popular?
The name Cicero reached peak popularity in 1920, with 41 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 Cicero?
Approximately 3,317 people named Cicero live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,317. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,924 Americans.
Is Cicero a rare name?
Cicero is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,924 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cicero mean?
The meaning and origin of Cicero are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Cicero more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cicero are male and 0% are female.
When was Cicero most popular?
Cicero peaked in 1920 with 41 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.