Cecelia

Cecelia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 529 girls in the United States.

Cecelia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cecelia

Cecelia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cecelia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #169 in 1884, and in 2024 529 babies received the name — 59,948 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cecelia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#169 in 1884
Peak year
1918
Babies named Cecelia in 2024
529
Total since 1880
59,948

Cecelia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#426 in 2025
Babies named Cecelia in 2025
95
Total since 1996
746

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cecelia mean?

The meaning of Cecelia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cecelia a boy or girl name?

Cecelia is a girl name. In 2024, 529 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cecelia?

Cecelia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cecelia?

Cecelia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #169 in 1884, and 529 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].