Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cecilia.
National Rank (2025)
#108
All-Time Peak Rank
#108 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
111,511
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Cecilia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Cecilia
According to SSA data, Cecilia achieved its highest historical rank of #108 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,506 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 40.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cecilia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+40.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,506Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:630
1890s:1,504
1900s:2,318
1910s:5,705
1920s:6,907
1930s:5,028
1940s:8,006
1950s:9,983
1960s:7,852
1970s:5,569
1980s:6,988
1990s:10,114
2000s:11,984
2010s:16,150
2020s:12,773
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCe-ci-lia
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Cecilia? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics