Cecelia is a distinctive choice, ranked #463 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cecelia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#463
US Rank #568
About the Name Cecelia
Cecelia is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #463. The name has climbed 390 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cecelia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #568 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cecelia
Unlikely. With around 89 UK babies named Cecelia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cecelia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cecelia is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 390 places over the last five years to #463 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Cecelia is more popular in the UK (#463) than in the US (#568). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Cecelia ranks #568 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
89
UK babies named Cecelia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 390 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cecelia
Likely around 1 other Cecelia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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