Total births
183
Girls' name · since 1975
Celica
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 183 babies named Celica, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 183
- total births
- 1975–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Celica is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 183 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Celica has been recorded 183 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2003.
- 183 total births
- 1975–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
183 girls have been named Celica since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 183
- total births
- 1975–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Celica was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
18 babies were named Celica in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Celica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Celica splits its recorded history at 1989: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Celica at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Celica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2003
- Peak year (1980)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Celica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Celica's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Celica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 79 births (43% of all-time use).
Celica by state
Where Celica concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 6.0% |
California share of Celica's total US births 10.4%
Even split
19 of 183 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Celica? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 183 babies named Celica. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 18 births.
When was Celica most popular? ▼
Celica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Celica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Celica are California (19 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Celica been used? ▼
Celica has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 29 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Celica? ▼
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 Celica's data
- Celica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (79 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Celicas (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Celica
Nearby Names Like Celica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Celica
Celeste Girl
#197 65,621 births
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 Celica side by side: Celica vs Celeste Celica vs Celia Celica vs Celine
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1975–2003 (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. "Celica: Baby Name Since 1975 - 183 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/celica. 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 Celica 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 July 2026.