Cecele
Girl's name derived from the Spanish form of Cecilia, meaning "blind".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cecele. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cecele today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cecele births was 1917 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cecele. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cecele. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
10 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#2,916
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Cecele: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cecele from the 1900s through to the 1910s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cecele 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 Cecele 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 Cecele
Cecele is a unique and intriguing name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name Caecilia, which was derived from the Roman family name Caecilius. The meaning of Caecilia is often interpreted as "blind" or "dim-sighted," possibly referring to the physical characteristic of someone from the Caecilii family.
During the early centuries of Christianity, the name gained significant prominence due to its association with Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr from the 3rd century AD. According to legend, Cecilia was a young noblewoman who dedicated her life to Christianity and refused to renounce her faith, leading to her eventual martyrdom. Her story and unwavering devotion made her a revered figure, and her name became a popular choice among Christian families.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cecele can be found in the 9th century, when a Benedictine nun named Cecele lived and worked at the Abbey of Chelles near Paris. Her life and contributions to the religious community helped further solidify the name's connection to Christian tradition and spirituality.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cecele or variations of it. One such person was Cecele of France (1163-1190), a daughter of King Louis VII of France and Adele of Champagne. Despite her royal lineage, she chose to live a life of religious devotion as a Benedictine nun at the Monastery of Saint-Remi in Reims.
Another notable figure was Cecele of York (1469-1495), an English mystic and anchoress who lived a life of solitude and contemplation in a small cell attached to the Church of St. Cuthbert in York. Her writings and spiritual teachings were highly regarded during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
In the realm of literature, the name Cecele gained prominence through the character of Cecele Isham in the 19th-century novel "The Blithedale Romance" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Cecele Isham was portrayed as a strong-willed and independent woman, challenging societal norms of the time.
Additionally, Cecele Aldridge (1905-1989) was an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and films during the early 20th century. Her talent and versatility on stage and screen helped to further popularize the name in the United States.
While the name Cecele may not be as common as some other variants like Cecilia or Celia, its rich historical roots and associations with faith, strength, and artistic expression make it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a profound cultural heritage.
People
Cecele + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cecele 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
Cecele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cecele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cecele 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 - US residents.
Is Cecele a common name?
We classify Cecele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cecele most popular?
The single biggest year for Cecele was 1917, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cecele is about 0 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 Cecele in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cecele a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cecele 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 Cecele still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cecele 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 Cecele 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 common is the name Cecele?
See how many Americans are named Cecele on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.