How Many People Are Named Cecilia?
109,169
people in the United States are named Cecilia
1 in 3,068 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#643
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0326%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
2,238 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Romanian, Finnish, German
Pronunciation:
se-SEE-lee-ə (English), se-SEEL-yə (English), che-CHEE-lya (Italian), the-THEE-lya (European Spanish
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind". Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd- or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods. After attempts to suffocate her failed, she was beheaded. She was later regarded as the patron saint of music and musicians.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 49.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
17,220
Texas
12,477
New York
7,268
Pennsylvania
5,278
Illinois
5,262
Ohio
3,717
Michigan
3,620
Florida
3,103
New Jersey
2,786
Arizona
2,714
💡 Fun Facts About "Cecilia"
- 2,238 babies were named Cecilia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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