FIRST NAME
Cecilia
Cecilia is the 262nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 109,197 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 192 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #262 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
136,790
living · #318
2020 CENSUS
109,197
living · #262
BABIES NAMED CECILIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a female name, Cecilia peaked in 2025, when 2,506 babies were named Cecilia (the #108 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #16,612 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
192
living · #16,612
BABIES NAMED CECILIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1926–2004
20045
As a male name, Cecilia peaked in 1987, when 12 babies were named Cecilia (the #3757 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)