Girl
Cecelia
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About Cecelia
Elegant, sophisticated, and wonderfully vintage, Cecelia brings Victorian-era charm into contemporary nurseries with effortless grace. This longer form of Cecilia offers additional softness through its spelling while maintaining the name's classical roots. Cecelia provides remarkable versatility through nicknames—Cece, Lia, Celia, or even Cissy—allowing your daughter to choose her preferred identity as she grows. The name suggests someone cultured, perhaps musically inclined, with refined tastes and gentle disposition. Its four syllables create melodious flow in conversation while maintaining easy pronunciation. Cecelia works beautifully in formal settings yet doesn't feel stuffy for everyday use. The name has experienced renewed interest as parents rediscover vintage choices, yet it remains far from overused. It pairs exceptionally well with short, strong middle names providing contrast or equally flowing choices creating harmony. Cecelia suits families appreciating historical names with staying power, seeking alternatives to more common classics like Elizabeth or Catherine while maintaining similar elegance and tradition.
Popularity of the Name Cecelia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #226 | |||
| 1881 | #213 | |||
| 1882 | #233 | |||
| 1883 | #218 | |||
| 1884 | #169 | |||
| 1885 | #215 | |||
| 1886 | #201 | |||
| 1887 | #216 | |||
| 1888 | #216 | |||
| 1889 | #193 | |||
| 1890 | #211 | |||
| 1891 | #205 | |||
| 1892 | #191 | |||
| 1893 | #192 | |||
| 1894 | #212 | |||
| 1895 | #213 | |||
| 1896 | #200 | |||
| 1897 | #187 | |||
| 1898 | #192 | |||
| 1899 | #190 | |||
| 1900 | #195 | |||
| 1901 | #176 | |||
| 1902 | #187 | |||
| 1903 | #189 | |||
| 1904 | #178 | |||
| 1905 | #175 | |||
| 1906 | #175 | |||
| 1907 | #174 | |||
| 1908 | #178 | |||
| 1909 | #198 | |||
| 1910 | #196 | |||
| 1911 | #175 | |||
| 1912 | #191 | |||
| 1913 | #198 | |||
| 1914 | #196 | |||
| 1915 | #200 | |||
| 1916 | #200 | |||
| 1917 | #201 | |||
| 1918 | #205 | |||
| 1919 | #212 | |||
| 1920 | #217 | |||
| 1921 | #226 | |||
| 1922 | #236 | |||
| 1923 | #234 | |||
| 1924 | #245 | |||
| 1925 | #247 | |||
| 1926 | #251 | |||
| 1927 | #265 | |||
| 1928 | #270 | |||
| 1929 | #271 | |||
| 1930 | #286 | |||
| 1931 | #295 | |||
| 1932 | #304 | |||
| 1933 | #310 | |||
| 1934 | #323 | |||
| 1935 | #301 | |||
| 1936 | #278 | |||
| 1937 | #283 | |||
| 1938 | #279 | |||
| 1939 | #268 | |||
| 1940 | #261 | |||
| 1941 | #258 | |||
| 1942 | #230 | |||
| 1943 | #246 | |||
| 1944 | #271 | |||
| 1945 | #275 | |||
| 1946 | #272 | |||
| 1947 | #249 | |||
| 1948 | #263 | |||
| 1949 | #261 | |||
| 1950 | #277 | |||
| 1951 | #285 | |||
| 1952 | #298 | |||
| 1953 | #312 | |||
| 1954 | #325 | |||
| 1955 | #332 | |||
| 1956 | #341 | |||
| 1957 | #346 | |||
| 1958 | #368 | |||
| 1959 | #370 | |||
| 1960 | #406 | |||
| 1961 | #410 | |||
| 1962 | #424 | |||
| 1963 | #446 | |||
| 1964 | #507 | #189 | ||
| 1965 | #526 | #333 | ||
| 1966 | #563 | #260 | ||
| 1967 | #579 | #231 | ||
| 1968 | #584 | #275 | ||
| 1969 | #689 | #400 | ||
| 1970 | #575 | #258 | ||
| 1971 | #652 | #353 | ||
| 1972 | #691 | #359 | ||
| 1973 | #731 | #352 | ||
| 1974 | #815 | #303 | ||
| 1975 | #818 | #325 | ||
| 1976 | #946 | |||
| 1979 | #959 | #539 | ||
| 1980 | #928 | #493 | ||
| 1981 | #956 | #424 | ||
| 1982 | #900 | |||
| 1983 | #820 | |||
| 1984 | #863 | #531 | ||
| 1985 | #886 | |||
| 1986 | #926 | |||
| 1987 | #826 | |||
| 1988 | #837 | |||
| 1989 | #906 | |||
| 1990 | #848 | |||
| 1991 | #909 | |||
| 1992 | #939 | |||
| 1993 | #811 | |||
| 1994 | #852 | #417 | ||
| 1995 | #799 | |||
| 1996 | #743 | |||
| 1997 | #875 | |||
| 1998 | #805 | |||
| 1999 | #760 | |||
| 2000 | #771 | |||
| 2001 | #763 | |||
| 2002 | #740 | |||
| 2003 | #746 | |||
| 2004 | #697 | |||
| 2005 | #660 | |||
| 2006 | #673 | |||
| 2007 | #785 | #891 | ||
| 2008 | #761 | |||
| 2009 | #737 | |||
| 2010 | #739 | |||
| 2011 | #656 | |||
| 2012 | #596 | |||
| 2013 | #552 | |||
| 2014 | #571 | #593 | ||
| 2015 | #544 | |||
| 2016 | #537 | #924 | ||
| 2017 | #529 | |||
| 2018 | #594 | #884 | #886 | |
| 2019 | #546 | #903 | #880 | #790 |
| 2020 | #573 | #860 | #899 | |
| 2021 | #561 | #649 | #811 | |
| 2022 | #519 | #572 | #837 | |
| 2023 | #497 | #520 | #716 | |
| 2024 | #571 | #463 | #916 | |
| 2025 | #529 | #459 | ||
| 1977 | #535 | |||
| 1978 | #541 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cecelia
Names Similar to Cecelia
Nicknames for Cecelia
- Cece
- Celia
- Celie
- Lia
- Ceci
Famous People Named Cecelia
| Cecelia Payne-Gaposchkin | Renowned astronomer and astrophysicist |
| Cecilia Bartoli | Acclaimed opera singer |
| Cecilia Giménez | Spanish artist known for her "restoration" of a church fresco |
| Cecilia Morel | Former First Lady of Chile |
| Cecilia Malmström | Swedish politician and former EU Commissioner for Trade |
| Cecilia Cheung | Hong Kong actress and singer |
| Cecelia Holland | American historical fiction author |
| Cecelia Ahern | Bestselling Irish author |
| Cecilia Bolocco | Chilean television presenter and Miss Universe 1987 |
| Cecilia Tait | Peruvian politician and former volleyball player |
Characters Named Cecelia
| Cecelia Tallis | Character from "Atonement" by Ian McEwan |
| Cecilia Reyes | Marvel Comics character, an X-Men member |
| Cecilia Lisbon | Character from "The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides |
| Cecilia Payne | Character from the movie "Institute Benjamenta" by the Quay Brothers |
| Cecilia Gallerani | Character from the novel "The Lady with the Ermine" by Diane Haeger |
| Cecelia "CeCe" Rhodes | Character from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Cecily Cardew | Character from Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest" |
| Cecily Parsley | Beatrix Potter's character from "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse" |
| Cecily Herondale | Character from Cassandra Clare's "The Infernal Devices" series |
| Cecily Neville | Character in Shakespeare's play "Richard III" |