Cirilla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord".
Name Census estimates that about 465 living Americans carry the first name Cirilla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cirilla today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cirilla births was 2022 (121 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cirilla. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Cirilla with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
465
~ 1 in 737,106 Americans
Peak year
2022
121 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,278
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Cirilla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cirilla from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 387 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
Cirilla 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 Cirilla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cirillas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, California, Virginia recorded the most babies named Cirilla, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cirilla
The name Cirilla has its origins in the ancient Slavic language, with roots dating back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "tsirati," which means "to protect" or "to guard." This suggests that the name was initially given to children with the hope of providing them with divine protection or guardianship.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Cirilla can be found in the Old Church Slavonic texts, which were written in the 9th century. These religious manuscripts often included lists of names, and Cirilla was occasionally mentioned, highlighting its early adoption within Slavic-speaking communities.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cirilla gained popularity across various Slavic regions, including present-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Historical records from this period indicate that several notable individuals bore this name, such as Cirilla of Mazovia (1241-1292), a Polish princess and daughter of Konrad I, Duke of Masovia.
Another prominent figure was Cirilla of Trnava (1444-1495), a Slovak nun and writer who is renowned for her religious works and contributions to the literary tradition of her time. Her writings, which often featured the name Cirilla, played a role in preserving the name's significance within the region.
In the 16th century, the name Cirilla gained traction in other parts of Europe, including Germany and Italy. One notable bearer was Cirilla von Borken (1554-1634), a German noblewoman and landowner known for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we find Cirilla Bartoletti (1856-1919), an Italian educator and feminist who advocated for women's rights and played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for girls in her home country.
While the name Cirilla has roots in the Slavic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various parts of the world throughout history. However, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage have fluctuated over time, with some periods witnessing a resurgence and others seeing a decline in its prevalence.
People
Cirilla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cirilla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cirilla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cirilla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 465 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cirilla 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 737,106 US residents.
Is Cirilla a common name?
We classify Cirilla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cirilla most popular?
The single biggest year for Cirilla was 2022, when 121 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cirilla is about 5 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 Cirilla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cirilla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cirilla 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 Cirilla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cirilla 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 Cirilla 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 share the name Cirilla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.