Cecilia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cecilia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cecilia?
Cecilia is spelled C-E-C-I-L-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Cecilia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Cecilia may derive from the Latin family name Caecilius, which in turn likely originates from “caecus” meaning “blind.”
- Origin
- Cecilia is commonly associated with Latin origins and its use as a Roman family name.
- Pronunciation
- seh-SIL-yah · 3 syllables
Cecilia Popularity in 2025
Rank#108
Recorded Births2,506
- Girls usage rose 15 places to #108 and recorded 258 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 Cecilia Mean?
Cecilia may derive from the Latin family name Caecilius, which in turn likely originates from “caecus” meaning “blind.”
Origin: Cecilia is commonly associated with Latin origins and its use as a Roman family name.
How Do You Pronounce Cecilia?
Pronunciationseh-SIL-yah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Cecilia?
- History
- The name Cecilia has been recorded in Roman and Christian historical contexts.
Cecilia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,506 | #108 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,248 | #123 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,058 | #137 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,006 | #145 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,095 | #133 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,860 | #147 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,861 | #153 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,809 | #155 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,815 | #168 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,827 | #177 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,782 | #181 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,640 | #206 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,434 | #224 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,463 | #215 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,317 | #242 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,202 | #277 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,235 | #266 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,259 | #271 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,242 | #276 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,245 | #264 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,189 | #281 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,178 | #279 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,162 | #271 |
When Was Cecilia 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.
2025 · Girls
2,506 recorded births
National rank #108
2024 · Girls
2,248 recorded births
National rank #123
2021 · Girls
2,095 recorded births
National rank #133
2023 · Girls
2,058 recorded births
National rank #137
Where Cecilia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #37 | 62 |
| VT | #49 | 8 |
| MA | #50 | 101 |
| DE | #55 | 12 |
| NJ | #63 | 107 |
| RI | #64 | 11 |
| MI | #68 | 98 |
| PA | #74 | 116 |