How Many People Are Named Ciel?

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

Ciel
Very Rare
French

Ciel is a very rare name, with only 658 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 501,417 Americans. It's also the most modern name on the list, with almost everyone under 30.

~658
Living in US
1 in 501,417
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sky
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dreamy Gentle Serene Idealistic
2
Life Path Number

The number 2 is traditionally associated with cooperation, sensitivity, and harmony. People connected to this number tend to be diplomatic and intuitive, naturally skilled at creating balance in their relationships and surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

936
Worldwide Bearers
#264,210
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
194
🇨🇩 DR Congo
171
🇺🇸 United States
167
🇲🇦 Morocco
109
🇧🇷 Brazil
73
🇵🇭 Philippines
54
🇨🇳 China
39
🇨🇬 Congo
14
🇷🇺 Russia
12
🇹🇼 Taiwan
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
290 (44%)
♀ Female
368 (56%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
663
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 663 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
82

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

📜 Ciel Through the Generations

Ciel has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 663 total births across all time but 658 living people, it shows a strong current presence despite its rarity. The peak year was 2023, with 54 births, indicating a rising trend. The fact that nearly 100% of Ciel's are under 30 makes it a truly contemporary name, unlike many others that have older demographics. This stark contrast between past and present underscores its modernity and the changing naming trends in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 88
Texas 18
Florida 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Ciel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ciel's French roots

📄 About the Name Ciel

How Many People Have the Name Ciel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 658 people in the United States currently share the name Ciel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 501,417 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ciel a Common or Rare Name?

Ciel 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 Ciel Mean?

Ciel means "Sky" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ciel in SSA data, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

When Was Ciel Most Popular?

The name Ciel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Ciel?

Approximately 658 people named Ciel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 663. That works out to roughly 1 in 501,417 Americans.

Is Ciel a rare name?

Ciel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 501,417 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ciel mean?

Ciel means "Sky" and comes from French origins.

Is Ciel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 44% of people named Ciel are male and 56% are female.

When was Ciel most popular?

Ciel peaked in 2023 with 54 births that year. Current trend: 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.

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 US658
All-Time Births663
1 in X1 in 501,417
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2023
World Rank#264,210
Male %44%
Female %56%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.