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Cecilia

Cecilia is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning Patron saint of music.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#136

What does Cecilia mean?

Patron saint of music

How popular is Cecilia?

Popularity in the United States

Cecilia has been given to 100,720 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 894 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Cecilia per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Cecilia has been given to 19,981 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Cecilia per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 19,705 people called Cecilia living in Spain, with an average age of 48.7.

100,720 Babies named since 1880
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Cecilia

What does the name Cecilia mean?

Cecilia means Patron saint of music. It is of Latin origin.

Is Cecilia a boy's or a girl's name?

Cecilia is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Cecilia?

Cecilia has been given to 100,720 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.