Cecilia
Cecilia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 2,506 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,506.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cecilia popular?
Near its peak Cecilia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 12,773 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16,150 | |
| 2000s | 11,984 | |
| 1990s | 10,114 | |
| 1980s | 6,988 | |
| 1970s | 5,569 | |
| 1960s | 7,852 | |
| 1950s | 9,983 | |
| 1940s | 8,006 | |
| 1930s | 5,028 | |
| 1920s | 6,907 | |
| 1910s | 5,705 | |
| 1900s | 2,318 | |
| 1890s | 1,504 | |
| 1880s | 630 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cecilia a boy or a girl name?
Cecilia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Cecilia a popular name right now?
Cecilia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Cecilia?
In 2025, Cecilia ranked #108 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cecilia most popular?
Cecilia was most popular in 2025, when about 2,506 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.