Cenie
Short form of Eugenie, meaning "well-born" or "noble" in Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cenie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cenie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cenie births was 1889 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cenie. 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 Cenie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1889
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,700
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Cenie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cenie from the 1880s through to the 1910s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1900s, with 6 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
Cenie 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 Cenie 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 Cenie
The name Cenie is believed to have originated from the Old French word "cene," which means "supper" or "evening meal." It is thought to have been derived from the Latin word "cena," which has a similar meaning. The name was most likely given to children born around the evening hours or during the time of the evening meal.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cenie was particularly popular in France, where it was often used as a nickname or diminutive form of the name Cecilia. Cecilia was a popular name among early Christians, as it was the name of a Roman saint and martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cenie can be found in the 12th century French epic poem "The Song of Roland." In this poem, a character named Cenie is mentioned as a member of Charlemagne's army. However, it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
In the 14th century, a French noblewoman named Cenie de Chambly was known for her involvement in a legal dispute over land rights. She was born around 1320 and lived in the region of Île-de-France.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Cenie de' Pedrini (1505-1567) gained recognition for her portraits and religious works. She was born in Modena and was one of the few female artists to achieve success during that time.
In the 17th century, a French poet and playwright named Cenie Virey (1620-1680) was celebrated for her works, which included plays and religious poetry. She was born in Normandy and was associated with the literary circle known as the Précieuses.
In the 19th century, a French composer and music educator named Cenie Perier (1835-1909) made significant contributions to the field of music education. She was born in Paris and was known for her innovative teaching methods and compositions for children.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Cenie. Although the name has its roots in Old French and Latin origins, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical significance.
People
Cenie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cenie 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
Cenie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cenie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cenie 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 Cenie a common name?
We classify Cenie 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, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cenie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cenie was 1889, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cenie 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 Cenie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cenie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cenie 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 Cenie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cenie 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 Cenie 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 Americans are named Cenie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.