Cecelia
How to say it: suh-SEE-lee-uh · /səˈsiliə/
Feminine of Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind); Saint Cecilia is the patroness of music.
Cecelia was the 106th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 569 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #81 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #106 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 569 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,078 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #81 |
| In France, 2025 | #701 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Early strength in the 1900s gave way to near silence through the 1980s before Cecelia returned. It stays well below its old high but should rise.
What goes with it
Breathy and lilting across four parts, Cecelia feels gentle with a saintly heritage. Clara shares its classic grace.
Parents who love Cecelia also love
Nicknames
- Cece
- Ceci
- Celia
- Lia
Honouring a Cecelia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cecelia is about 1 in 45.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #701 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #426.
Famous people named Cecelia
- Cecelia Ahern (born 1981)Irish novelist
- Cecelia Wolstenholme (1915–1968)British swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
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