Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Cici since 1966
Babies named Cici per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Cici is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the Social Security data in 1966. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, though it has remained relatively uncommon, with a rank of 13,208 in the most recent year (2025) and a frequency of roughly 1 in 267,878 births. Its trajectory has been stable over recent decades, without clear regional concentration. The name likely began as a nickname or pet form of Cecilia or similar names, or as a representation of the initials C.C. Its brevity and cheerful sound have given it a consistent but niche appeal among families seeking a short, informal name.
Cici is a modern coinage, likely a diminutive or pet form of names like Cecilia, Cicely, or Ciara. It also functions as a nickname for individuals with the initials C.C. The name has been in occasional use since the mid-1960s, gaining modest visibility in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cici
Names that share Cici's style, for a brother or sister.
