Cecelia Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsuh-SEE-lee-uh / /səˈsiːliə/

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: blind; Italian: heavenly

Historical & Cultural Background

Cecelia is derived from the Latin name Caecilia, which is associated with the Roman family name Caecilius. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. The name has been popular in Italy and has spread to other countries over the centuries.

Trend Summary

Cecelia has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

SelenaSeraphinaSabrinaSiennaSophieSamanthaCeliaCecile

Variants

  • Cecilia
  • Cecily

International Variants

  • Cécile (French)
  • Cecilia (Spanish)
  • Cecilie (Danish)
  • Cecilia (Italian)

Famous people named Cecelia

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Fictional characters named Cecelia

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Sibling Suggestions

CecilyCeciliaCelesteClaraCharlotteCassandra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cecelia was first seen in the United States in 1932. Cecelia has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cecelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cecelia

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19326
19435