Will my child share the name Cerys with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Cerys per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cerys in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cerys becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cerys has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 599 places in the last five years. Its peak was #91 in 2000. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Cerys a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cerys is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cerys a popular baby name in the United States?

Cerys does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1406

Cerys

Cerys is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cerys in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1406

About the Name Cerys

Cerys has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 599 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #91 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 5 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Cerys is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.