Ceasia
A feminine name of obscure origin, possibly related to the Greek goddess of agriculture.
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Ceasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ceasia today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ceasia births was 2009 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ceasia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2009
11 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2012 SSA rank
#17,407
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Ceasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ceasia from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ceasia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ceasia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ceasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ceasia
The name Ceasia is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "keos," which means "island." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals hailing from the Aegean islands or coastal regions of Greece.
During the classical period, the name Ceasia was relatively uncommon, with few historical records mentioning its use. However, there are some notable instances where the name appears in ancient texts and inscriptions. One such example is found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a woman named Ceasia in his accounts of the Greco-Persian Wars.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Ceasia was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. While little is known about her life and works, her existence is documented in various historical sources, indicating that the name held significance in ancient Greek society.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ceasia seems to have fallen out of use, with no notable individuals bearing this moniker during this period. It was not until the Renaissance that the name resurfaced, albeit in a slightly different form. In the 16th century, an Italian noblewoman named Cesaria Bianca is recorded as having played a significant role in the cultural and artistic circles of Venice.
As the centuries progressed, the name Ceasia continued to appear sporadically, often associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. One such notable figure was Ceasia Hayward, a British botanist who lived in the late 18th century and made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Americas.
In the 19th century, Ceasia Montague was a celebrated French artist renowned for her exquisite portraits and landscape paintings. Her works were exhibited in some of the most prestigious galleries of her time, and she was widely recognized as one of the leading female artists of the era.
Moving into the 20th century, Ceasia Eriksson was a Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded several successful businesses and dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes. Her legacy continues through the Eriksson Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
While the name Ceasia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its connections to ancient Greek origins and its sporadic appearances in various cultures and time periods lend it a sense of uniqueness and intrigue. From philosophers and artists to entrepreneurs and philanthropists, individuals bearing this name have left their mark on the world in diverse and remarkable ways.
People
Ceasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ceasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ceasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ceasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ceasia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Ceasia a common name?
We classify Ceasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ceasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ceasia was 2009, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ceasia is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ceasia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ceasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ceasia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ceasia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ceasia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ceasia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ceasia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.