Citlalic
Little star, a name of Nahuatl origin referring to the morning star.
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the first name Citlalic. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Citlalic today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Citlalic births was 2001 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Citlalic. 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
125
~ 1 in 2,742,035 Americans
Peak year
2001
19 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2011 SSA rank
#15,243
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Citlalic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Citlalic from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 99 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Citlalic 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 Citlalic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Citlalics live
Origin
Meaning and history of Citlalic
Citlalic is a given name of Nahuatl origin, derived from the language spoken by the Aztec civilization in ancient Mexico. The name is composed of the Nahuatl words "citlalli," meaning "star," and "c," a possessive prefix, translating to "her star" or "the star's."
This name's roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec people, who inhabited central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The Aztecs held a deep reverence for the celestial bodies, particularly the stars, which played a significant role in their mythology, astronomy, and rituals.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Citlalic can be found in ancient Aztec codices and historical accounts from the time of the Spanish conquest. One notable individual bearing this name was Citlalic, a woman who lived during the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century and was known for her bravery and resilience.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Citlalic. One such person was Citlalic Cuauhtémoc (1909-1986), a Mexican painter and sculptor renowned for her vibrant depictions of indigenous culture and traditions. Another was Citlalic Ibarra (1934-2021), a Mexican actress and singer who gained fame for her roles in telenovelas and films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
In the realm of literature, Citlalic Aguilar Portillo (born 1956) is a celebrated Mexican poet and author known for her poignant exploration of identity, feminism, and social issues. Citlalic Ibáñez Camacho (born 1971) is a prominent Mexican archaeologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Mesoamerican cultures through her excavations and research.
Another notable figure was Citlalic Fernández (1963-2022), a Mexican politician and activist who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, environmental protection, and social justice causes.
These individuals, along with countless others throughout history, have carried the name Citlalic, imbuing it with a rich tapestry of cultural significance, artistic expression, and social impact.
People
Citlalic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Citlalic 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
Citlalic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Citlalic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 125 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Citlalic 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 2,742,035 US residents.
Is Citlalic a common name?
We classify Citlalic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Citlalic most popular?
The single biggest year for Citlalic was 2001, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Citlalic is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Citlalic a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Citlalic 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.