Cecilia
boy nameCecilia entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #3430 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#3430
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4201 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3534 |
| 1960s | #4039 |
| 1970s | #4882 |
| 1980s | #4802 |
| 1990s | #6546 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cecilia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cecilia alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cecilia in 2025?
- Cecilia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cecilia most popular?
- Cecilia peaked in 1944, reaching #3430 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cecilia with classmates?
- Cecilia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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