How Many People Are Named Ciara?

Complete statistics for the name Ciara in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ciara
Rare
34,725
Estimated People
1 in 9,503
1 in X Americans
2005
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
7 (0%)
♀ Female
34,718 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 26

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 15
Alabama 459
Arkansas 181
Arizona 866
California 3,053
Colorado 426
Connecticut 305
DC 168
Delaware 67
Florida 2,523
Georgia 1,003
Hawaii 94
Iowa 214
Idaho 68
Illinois 1,410
Indiana 708
Kansas 300
Kentucky 456
Louisiana 602
Massachusetts 865
Maryland 675
Maine 67
Michigan 1,232
Minnesota 368
Missouri 731
Mississippi 325
Montana 53
North Carolina 872
North Dakota 33
Nebraska 106
New Hampshire 30
New Jersey 1,236
New Mexico 169
Nevada 225
New York 2,844
Ohio 1,624
Oklahoma 318
Oregon 249
Pennsylvania 1,620
Rhode Island 88
South Carolina 393
South Dakota 34
Tennessee 703
Texas 2,382
Utah 237
Virginia 1,114
Vermont 5
Washington 668
Wisconsin 506
West Virginia 194
Wyoming 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ciara

How Many People Have the Name Ciara in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 34,725 people in the United States currently share the name Ciara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,503 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Ciara a Common or Rare Name?

Ciara is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ciara Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ciara are covered in full on the Ciara name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ciara Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ciara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Ciara is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ciara Most Popular?

The name Ciara reached peak popularity in 2005, with 2,325 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ciara Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ciara across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ciara?

Approximately 34,725 people in the United States share the name Ciara, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ciara a rare name?

Ciara is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,503 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ciara mean?

The meaning and origin of Ciara is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ciara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ciara are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ciara most popular?

The name Ciara reached its peak in 2005, with 2,325 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People34,725
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 9,503
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2005
Male %0%
Female %100%

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