Ceylon
boy nameCeylon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#909
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1910s | #3274 |
| 1920s | #3923 |
| 1930s | #2651 |
| 1940s | #3733 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ceylon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ceylon alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ceylon in 2025?
- Ceylon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ceylon most popular?
- Ceylon peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ceylon with classmates?
- Ceylon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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