Holding steady.
Popularity of Cipriana since 1906
Babies named Cipriana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cipriana's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Cipriana is a rare feminine name with roots in the Latin Cyprianus, meaning 'from Cyprus'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1906, which also marks its peak year of usage, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has a stable trajectory, with occasional but infrequent use in modern times. Its stylistic counterparts include other -iana endings like Mariana and Valentina, as well as the masculine form Ciprian. While not widely known, Cipriana carries a classical, saintly heritage that may appeal to families seeking a distinctive name with Southern European resonance.
Cipriana is the feminine form of the Latin name Cyprianus, which derives from the Greek Kyprianos, meaning 'of Cyprus'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Cyprian of Carthage, though the masculine form has been more prominent. In Spanish, Italian, and Romanian cultures, Cipriana emerged as a corresponding feminine variant, occasionally used in honor of the island of Cyprus or in religious contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cipi, Ana
Variants: Cypriana, Ciprianne
Sibling names for Cipriana
Names that share Cipriana's style, for a brother or sister.
