Cecelia
Female name · — Stable
27,427
Total Births
1917
Peak Year
#496
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cecelia
Cecelia is a female name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1910s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 27,427 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,421 births |
| 1890s | 2,017 births |
| 1900s | 2,782 births |
| 1910s | 3,622 births |
| 1920s | 3,014 births |
| 1930s | 1,953 births |
| 1940s | 2,974 births |
| 1950s | 2,777 births |
| 1960s | 1,511 births |
| 1970s | 621 births |
| 1980s | 701 births |
| 1990s | 944 births |
| 2000s | 1,352 births |
| 2010s | 1,238 births |
| 2020s | 500 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cecelia?
Cecelia has been given to 27,427 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1917 with 399 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #496.
Is Cecelia a boy or girl name?
Cecelia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Cecelia most popular?
Cecelia was most popular in 1917, when 399 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Cecelia?
Cecelia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).