Cecilia
5 countries#108 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cecilia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
111,688 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #108 · peaked in 2025 with 2,506 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,764 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #313 · peaked in 2021 with 162 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,626 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #303 · peaked in 2021 with 155 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
280 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2010 with 64 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
127 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2023 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 2022–2025 · currently #259 · peaked in 2025 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cecilia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #264 | — |
| 2007 | #276 | ↓12 |
| 2008 | #271 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #266 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #277 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #242 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #215 | ↑27 |
| 2013 | #224 | ↓9 |
| 2014 | #206 | ↑18 |
| 2015 | #181 | ↑25 |
| 2016 | #177 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #168 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #155 | ↑13 |
| 2019 | #153 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #147 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #133 | ↑14 |
| 2022 | #145 | ↓12 |
| 2023 | #137 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #123 | ↑14 |
| 2025 | #108 | ↑15 |
Frequently asked questions about Cecilia
Is Cecilia a popular name?
Yes — Cecilia currently ranks #108 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cecilia more common for boys or girls?
Cecilia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cecilia most popular?
Cecilia peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,506 recorded births that year.
Is Cecilia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cecilia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #233 in 1880 to #108 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cecilia?
At least 113,732 babies have been recorded with the name Cecilia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cecilia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cecilia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cecilia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cecilia include Parker, Anna, Athena, Juliette.
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