Cecelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cecelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cecelia?
Cecelia is spelled C-E-C-E-L-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Cecelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Cecelia may derive from the Latin word “caecus” meaning “blind” or from the Roman family name Caecilius.
- Origin
- Cecelia is commonly associated with Latin origins and linked to the Roman family name Caecilius.
- Pronunciation
- seh-SEE-lee-uh · 4 syllables
Cecelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#529
Recorded Births569
- Girls usage rose 41 places to #529 and recorded 39 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cecelia Mean?
Cecelia may derive from the Latin word “caecus” meaning “blind” or from the Roman family name Caecilius.
Origin: Cecelia is commonly associated with Latin origins and linked to the Roman family name Caecilius.
How Do You Pronounce Cecelia?
Pronunciationseh-SEE-lee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Cecelia?
- History
- The name Cecelia is recorded as a feminine form related to Caecilius, a Roman gens name.
Cecelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 569 | #529 |
| 2024 | Girls | 530 | #570 |
| 2023 | Girls | 617 | #497 |
| 2022 | Girls | 599 | #519 |
| 2021 | Girls | 548 | #560 |
| 2020 | Girls | 511 | #572 |
| 2019 | Girls | 557 | #545 |
| 2018 | Girls | 512 | #594 |
| 2017 | Girls | 585 | #529 |
| 2016 | Girls | 579 | #537 |
| 2015 | Girls | 572 | #544 |
| 2014 | Girls | 535 | #571 |
| 2013 | Girls | 535 | #552 |
| 2012 | Girls | 484 | #596 |
| 2011 | Girls | 434 | #656 |
| 2010 | Girls | 377 | #739 |
| 2009 | Girls | 393 | #737 |
| 2008 | Girls | 387 | #760 |
| 2007 | Girls | 367 | #784 |
| 2006 | Girls | 423 | #673 |
| 2005 | Girls | 420 | #659 |
| 2004 | Girls | 386 | #697 |
| 2003 | Girls | 341 | #745 |
| 2002 | Girls | 328 | #740 |
When Was Cecelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
935 recorded births
National rank #204
1917 · Girls
920 recorded births
National rank #201
1947 · Girls
890 recorded births
National rank #249
1920 · Girls
890 recorded births
National rank #217
Where Cecelia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #173 | 32 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| OH | #248 | 45 |
| IA | #258 | 13 |
| PA | #277 | 39 |