Ceolia
A feminine given name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Ceolia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ceolia today is around 100 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ceolia births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ceolia. 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
- • The typical person named Ceolia is about 100 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ceolias were born before 1936.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ceolia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
100
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,667
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Ceolia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ceolia from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Ceolia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ceolia 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 Ceolia 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 Ceolia
The name Ceolia is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "koilia," which means "belly" or "womb." It was likely used as a name to invoke fertility and abundance. The name's earliest roots can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was occasionally mentioned in Greek literature and inscriptions.
During the Byzantine era, the name Ceolia gained popularity among Christian communities in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is mentioned in several ecclesiastical records from the 6th to 9th centuries AD, indicating its use by devout Christian families. One notable bearer of the name was Saint Ceolia of Carthage, a 7th-century martyr revered in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ceolia spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and language. It appeared in various spellings, such as Celia, Caeolia, and Ceila, reflecting the linguistic variations of different regions. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Ceolia of Burgundy, a 12th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ceolia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy. Ceolia Pia, an Italian poet and writer born in 1523, was a notable figure who helped popularize the name. Another famous bearer was Ceolia Trapani, a renowned Sicilian painter who lived from 1568 to 1639.
In the 17th century, the name Ceolia gained traction in England and other parts of the British Isles. One of the most notable figures was Ceolia Neville, an English writer and philosopher born in 1623. Another notable bearer was Ceolia Browne, an Irish botanist and explorer who lived from 1659 to 1718.
As the name Ceolia spread across different cultures and regions, its meaning and associations evolved. While retaining its Greek roots, it came to symbolize grace, beauty, and wisdom in various contexts. Despite its ancient origins, the name remained relatively uncommon throughout history, making each bearer a unique and memorable figure.
People
Ceolia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ceolia 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
Ceolia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ceolia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ceolia 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Ceolia a common name?
We classify Ceolia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 18 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ceolia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ceolia was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ceolia is about 100 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 Ceolia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ceolia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ceolia 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 Ceolia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ceolia 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 Ceolia 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 Ceolia?
You can see how many people have the name Ceolia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.