Ciree
An inventive spelling of the feminine name Ciara, potentially of Irish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ciree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ciree today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ciree births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ciree. 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 Ciree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,865
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Ciree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ciree 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 Ciree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ciree
The name Ciree is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by various tribes and peoples across Europe during the Iron Age and Medieval periods. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root *kri, meaning "to tremble" or "to shake." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone with a trembling or shaking demeanor, perhaps a reference to a person's physical characteristics or emotional state.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ciree can be found in the Leabhar na hUidhre, an important medieval Irish manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This text contains a reference to a figure named Ciree mac Cairpri, who is described as a legendary warrior and chieftain from the ancient Irish province of Ulster.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ciree appeared sporadically in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Celtic cultural influences. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Ciree de Montfort was a prominent figure in the court of King Edward III of England. He is recorded as having played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against France.
In the 16th century, a Scottish physician and botanist named Ciree Gervais made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He is credited with the discovery and documentation of several new plant species, and his work laid the foundation for modern botanical classification systems.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ciree was Ciree O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent leader of the O'Donnell clan and played a pivotal role in the Nine Years' War, a major conflict between the Irish chieftains and the English forces in Ireland.
In more recent times, the name Ciree has been relatively uncommon, although it has been used occasionally in various cultures and regions. One notable example is Ciree Belshaw, a British artist and sculptor who gained recognition in the early 20th century for her avant-garde ceramic works.
While the name Ciree may not be as widely recognized as some other names, its rich history and connection to ancient Celtic culture and language make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a deep sense of heritage and tradition.
People
Ciree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ciree 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
Ciree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ciree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ciree 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ciree a common name?
We classify Ciree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ciree most popular?
The single biggest year for Ciree was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ciree is about 25 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 Ciree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ciree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ciree in the SSA data are male. 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 Ciree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ciree 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 Ciree 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 named Ciree?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.