Cipriana
From the Latin feminine form of "Cyprianus", meaning "from Cyprus".
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the first name Cipriana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cipriana today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cipriana births was 1926 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cipriana. 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
214
~ 1 in 1,601,656 Americans
Peak year
1926
14 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,684
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Cipriana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cipriana from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 79 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cipriana 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 Cipriana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ciprianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cipriana
The given name Cipriana has its origins in the Latin language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the word "Cyprianus," which is a derivative of the Greek word "Kyprios," meaning someone from the island of Cyprus.
In the early days of Christianity, Cipriana was the name of a prominent figure, Saint Cipriana, who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was a virgin martyr who faced persecution during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her unwavering faith and sacrifice contributed to the eventual spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Cipriana can be found in the "Martyrologium Hieronymianum," an ancient Roman martyrology that dates back to the 5th century AD. This text documented the lives and deaths of Christian martyrs, including Cipriana.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Cipriana. One such individual was Cipriana de Heredia (1508-1593), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Another prominent figure was Cipriana Gutiérrez (1647-1738), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception.
In the 19th century, Cipriana Palafox y Portocarrero (1785-1839) was a Spanish aristocrat and pioneering feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Additionally, Cipriana Josefa Baptista (1824-1901) was a renowned Cuban poet and writer who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her time.
Another notable figure was Cipriana Nava (1855-1932), a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution. Her bravery and commitment to the cause of social justice earned her a place in the annals of Mexican history.
While the name Cipriana has its roots in ancient Latin and Greek cultures, it has been embraced by various societies throughout the ages, with each individual bearing the name leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and eras.
People
Cipriana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cipriana 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
Cipriana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cipriana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 214 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cipriana 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 1,601,656 US residents.
Is Cipriana a common name?
We classify Cipriana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 392 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cipriana most popular?
The single biggest year for Cipriana was 1926, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cipriana is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cipriana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cipriana 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.
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.