How Many People Are Named Cissy?
Complete statistics for the name Cissy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cissy, a very rare female name, is held by just 387 people in the US today, making up 1 in 851,728 Americans. The majority of those named Cissy are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 430 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cissy Through the Generations
Cissy has been a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1971 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged 58 on average, with a significant portion being over 60. This age distribution skews the perception of the name towards an older demographic, despite its relatively small number of bearers.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cissy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cissy
How Many People Have the Name Cissy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Cissy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 851,728 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cissy a Common or Rare Name?
Cissy 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 Cissy Mean?
Cissy means "creative variant of Sissy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cissy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cissy Most Popular?
The name Cissy reached peak popularity in 1971, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Cissy?
Approximately 387 people named Cissy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 851,728 Americans.
Is Cissy a rare name?
Cissy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 851,728 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cissy mean?
Cissy means "creative variant of Sissy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cissy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cissy are male and 100% are female.
When was Cissy most popular?
Cissy peaked in 1971 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.