Total births
129
Girls' name · since 1901
Cele
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 129 babies named Cele, peaking in 1912. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 129
- total births
- 1901–1955
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
129 girls have been named Cele since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cele recorded 129 times among girls since 1901, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1955.
- 129 total births
- 1901–1955 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
129 girls have been named Cele since 1901, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1955.
- 129
- total births
- 1901–1955
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Cele was born in this single decade.
1912
Single peak year
13 babies were named Cele in 1912 - its busiest year on record.
Cele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cele's full recorded timeline at 1913, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1909, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1912 peak of 13 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cele at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1912
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Cele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1955
- Peak year (1912)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Cele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Cele's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Cele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s
1900s
41 births
- 1910s
1910s
78 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 78 births (60% of all-time use).
Cele by state
Where Cele concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 11.6% |
New York share of Cele's total US births 11.6%
15 of 129 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cele? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 129 babies named Cele. The most recent recorded year was 1955. Its busiest year on record was 1912, with 13 births.
When was Cele most popular? ▼
Cele was most popular in the 1910s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1912.
Where is Cele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cele are New York (15 births).
How long has the name Cele been used? ▼
Records for Cele go back to 1901, giving 55 years of history through 1955.
What names are similar to Cele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Celeste, Celia, Celine, Celina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cele's data
- Cele's decade-level peak was the 1910s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Celes (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cele
Nearby Names Like Cele
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cele
Celeste Girl
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Celia Girl
#735 56,642 births
Celine Girl
#228 18,522 births
Celina Girl
#971 16,295 births
Celestine Girl
#3964 9,809 births
Compare Cele side by side: Cele vs Celeste Cele vs Celia Cele vs Celine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1901–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cele: Baby Name Since 1901 - 129 Births, Peak 1912." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cele. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cele draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.