How Many People Are Named Cielo?

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

Cielo
Very Rare
Spanish

Cielo means 'sky' in Spanish, making it a poetic choice for a name. It's very rare, with only 1 in 72,931 Americans named Cielo, totaling around 4,525 people today. The name peaked in 2024, showing its recent rise in popularity.

~882
Living in US
1 in 375,793
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sky
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dreamy Hopeful
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to have a strong sense of responsibility and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,525
Worldwide Bearers
#26,080
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
140
🇦🇷 Argentina
133
🇪🇸 Spain
124
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
111
🇨🇦 Canada
77
🇮🇹 Italy
55
🇧🇷 Brazil
40
🇺🇾 Uruguay
39
🇶🇦 Qatar
38
🇵🇾 Paraguay
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
141 (3%)
♀ Female
4,384 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
4,411
Would be under 30 (97%)
152
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,563 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Cielo Through the Generations

Cielo has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 4,411 under-30 and just 152 aged 30-60, it's clear that Cielo is a name embraced by modern times. The peak year of 2024, with 375 births, highlights the ongoing trend of this name becoming increasingly popular.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,368
Texas 861
Arizona 225
Florida 152
Illinois 122
New York 115
North Carolina 55
Georgia 41
Washington 41
New Jersey 32

✨ Similar Names to Cielo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cielo's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Cielo

How Many People Have the Name Cielo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 882 people in the United States currently share the name Cielo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 375,793 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cielo a Common or Rare Name?

Cielo 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 Cielo Mean?

Cielo means "sky" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cielo in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Cielo Most Popular?

The name Cielo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 375 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 Cielo?

Approximately 882 people named Cielo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 882. That works out to roughly 1 in 375,793 Americans.

Is Cielo a rare name?

Cielo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 375,793 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cielo mean?

Cielo means "sky" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Cielo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Cielo are male and 97% are female.

When was Cielo most popular?

Cielo peaked in 2024 with 375 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 US882
All-Time Births882
1 in X1 in 375,793
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#26,080
Male %3%
Female %97%

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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.