Cersei Girl

Popularity: #944 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSUR-see / /ˈsɜr.si/

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: 'throne'; English: derived from the Greek

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cersei is derived from the Greek word 'kēr', meaning 'to take', and is associated with the character Circe from Greek mythology, a powerful sorceress. In English, it gained popularity through its use in modern literature and media, particularly in fantasy genres. The character Cersei Lannister from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series has significantly influenced the name's contemporary recognition.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cersea
  • Cersie

International Variants

  • Cersei (English)
  • Kersei (Scottish)

Famous people named Cersei

Cersei Lannister — fictional character in 'Game of Thrones'.

Cersei (Cersei's Song) — character in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.

Fictional characters named Cersei

Cersei Lannister — 'Game of Thrones'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cersei was first seen in the United States in 2017. Cersei has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cersei has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cersei

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
201711
20196
20217
20226
20237
20246