How old is someone named Celia?
The average Celia is 44 years old.
Half of all living Celias are between 22 and 67. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Celias are much younger than 44.
When was Celia popular?
Celia is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1915 but no single era. You'll meet Celias of every age.
Popular names of 1915 · The most popular names of the 1910s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,971 | 0 |
| 1910s | 6,559 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6,370 | 100 |
| 1930s | 4,390 | 900 |
| 1940s | 4,231 | 2,400 |
| 1950s | 5,600 | 4,400 |
| 1960s | 3,881 | 3,400 |
| 1970s | 2,447 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 3,487 | 3,400 |
| 1990s | 3,540 | 3,500 |
| 2000s | 3,987 | 3,900 |
| 2010s | 3,425 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 2,092 | 2,100 |
How many Celias are still alive?
About 30,000 Celias are alive in the US today. That's 52% of the roughly 57,000 babies named Celia since 1880.
Roughly half of all Celias ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Celia?
About one in four living Celias are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Celia an old name?
Somewhat. Celia is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Celia will be 42 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Celia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Celias are women.
Names the same age as Celia
NAME TWIN
Celia's name twin is Nina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nina's age curve is the closest match to Celia's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Celia
How old is the average Celia?
The average Celia in the US is 44 years old. The median is 42, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Celia?
About 30,000 Celias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 57,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Celia most popular?
In 1915, when about 850 baby girls were named Celia.
Is Celia a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 26% of living Celias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this