Total births
171
Girls' name · since 1985
Cerra
Cerra has 171 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 171
- total births
- 1985–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Cerra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 171 have been recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Cerra recorded 171 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2012.
- 171 total births
- 1985–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 girls have been named Cerra since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 171
- total births
- 1985–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Cerra was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
13 babies were named Cerra in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Cerra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cerra's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cerra at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Cerra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2012
- Peak year (1995)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Cerra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cerra's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Cerra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 102 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cerra? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 171 babies named Cerra. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 13 births.
When was Cerra most popular? ▼
Cerra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
How long has the name Cerra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cerra since 1985 -- 28 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Cerra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cera, Cerenity, Cerise, Cerena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cerra's data
- Cerra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Cerra
Nearby Names Like Cerra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cerra
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Cerenity Girl
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Cerise Girl
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Cerena Girl
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Cerina Girl
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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, 1985–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cerra: Baby Name Since 1985 - 171 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cerra. 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 Cerra 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.