How Many People Are Named Cecelia?

59,959

people in the United States are named Cecelia

1 in 5,587 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#979

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0179%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

935 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: se-SEE-lee-ə, se-SEEL-yə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of CECILIA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 70.3 years old

Young (<30) 13,178
22%
Adult (30–60) 6,297
10.5%
Senior (>60) 40,484
67.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 5,704
New York 5,188
California 4,017
Illinois 2,910
Ohio 2,474
Michigan 2,227
Texas 2,200
New Jersey 1,961
Massachusetts 1,683
Minnesota 1,577

💡 Fun Facts About "Cecelia"

  • 529 babies were named Cecelia in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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