Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Celise since 1962
Babies named Celise per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Celise's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Celise is a modern and uncommon name, first recorded in the United States in 1962. It reached its highest popularity rank of 8,860 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing no dramatic shifts in recent decades. Celise has no strong association with any particular U.S. state or region, appearing sporadically across the country. Its origins are uncertain but likely stem from a blend of familiar names like Celeste or Cecilia, giving it a soft, melodic quality. As a rare choice, Celise offers individuality while maintaining a recognizable sound, fitting within the modern trend of delicate, vowel-rich names.
Celise is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the early 1960s. It is likely a variant or blend of established names such as Celeste (from Latin caelestis 'heavenly') or Cecilia (from Latin Caecilia, feminine of Caecilius, a Roman family name). The name may also be influenced by the French name Célise, a diminutive of Cécile. Its usage has remained rare and sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celi, Cece, Lise
Variants: Celisse, Celyse
Sibling names for Celise
Names that share Celise's style, for a brother or sister.
