62,092births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1901Peak · United States
#426England & Wales 2025
Cecelia is a girl name family recorded 62,092 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#426 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1901, at 72.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Cecelia
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia | English | 60,530 | 🇺🇸 United States | #529 | 1901 | ▲ 11 % |
| Cecelia | English | 727 | 🏴 England & Wales | #426 | 2025 | ▲ 289 % |
| Cecelia | English | 622 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1181 | 1927 | ▼ 2 % |
| Cecelia | English | 106 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1964 | – |
| Cecelia | English | 79 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1937 | – |
| Cecelia | English | 21 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #697 | 2014 | new |
Questions about Cecelia
How popular is the name Cecelia?
In 2025 it ranked #426 in England & Wales. Official registers record 62,092 births across 7 countries.
When was Cecelia most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1901, at 72.0 births per 100,000.
Is Cecelia a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cecelia is a girl name.