Holding steady.
Popularity of Ceci since 1956
Babies named Ceci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Ceci is a rare and delicate name, typically used as a short form of Cecilia. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956 but has never achieved wide popularity. Its peak year was 2004, when it still ranked outside the top 1,000. The name has remained stable in usage, appearing only occasionally. While never common, Ceci offers a short, sweet sound similar to more popular names like Lucy or Chloe. Its association with Cecilia gives it a subtle classic undertone, though it stands independently as a minimalist choice. Ceci has not been recorded as a top name in any state, reflecting its rarity nationwide.
Ceci is primarily a short form or diminutive of Cecilia, which derives from the Latin name Caecilia, the feminine form of Caecilius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'blind'. Ceci also functions as an independent given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking and Italian contexts. Its use as a standalone name gained modest traction in the United States starting in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Cecie, Cece
Sibling names for Ceci
Names that share Ceci's style, for a brother or sister.
