Ceri
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,563 in 1952
0 babies were named Ceri in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ceri you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryCeri first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1952, when it reached #5,563.
About the name Ceri
Ceri is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-eri”. US birth records list Ceri for girls from 1952 to 2012, in 14 of those 61 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #5,563 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2012, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,962,963 girls |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 girls |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 751,880 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 girls |
More Welsh names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
Questions about the name Ceri
What is the origin of the name Ceri?
Ceri has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Ceri a boy or girl name?
Both. Ceri is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Ceri?
Ceri is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2012. It peaked at #5,563 in 1952.