Cecelia Meade

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecelia Meade — Irish
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecelia Meade is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Cecelia is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes . The surname Meade: Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade. Cecelia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecelia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecelia

Irish

Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .

Surname: Meade

English

Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cecelia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cecelia by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cecelia Meade:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cecelia?
The first name Cecelia originates from Irish. Cecelia is a variation of the given name Cecilia. People with the name include: Cecelia Adkins (1923–2007, African-American publisher Cecelia Ager (1902–1981), American film critic and reporter Cecelia Ahern (born 1981), Irish novelist Cecelia Akagu (fl. 2010s–2020s), Nigerian Army brigadier general Cecelia Antoinette (1949–2020), American actress, comedian, and writer Cecelia Ayanori Bukari-Yakubu (fl. 1960s), Ghanaian politician Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (1924–2010), first historian to write in detail about the Nisqually people Cecelia Condit (born 1947), American video artist Cecelia Cortes .
When was Cecelia most popular?
The name Cecelia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Meade?
The surname Meade originates from English. Ada Meade (1883–1965), American actress Emily Meade (born 1989), American actress Garth Meade (1925–2002), South African comedian/actor, active in Australia since 1970 Mary Meade (1923–2003), American film actress of the 1940s Alexa Meade (born 1986), American artist Angela Meade (born 1977), American opera singer Tyson Meade (born 1962), singer and songwriter Arthur Meade, 5th Earl of Clanwilliam (1873–1953), British army officer and politician George Meade (1815–1872), American Civil War general Richard Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam (1832–1907), British Royal Navy officer Richard John Meade.
What are the origins of the name Cecelia Meade?
The name Cecelia Meade combines two different traditions: the first name Cecelia has Irish roots, while the surname Meade originates from English.
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