Cecilia Cabrera

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cecilia Cabrera — blind
85K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cecilia Cabrera is a name that combines English origins. The first name Cecilia is a feminine given name of English origin. Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The name has been popularly used in Europe (particularly the United Kingdom and Italy, where in 2018 it was the 43rd most popular name for girls born that year), and the United States, where it has ranked among the top 500 names for girls for more than 100 years. It also ranked among the top 100 names for girls born in Sweden in the early years of the 21st century, and was formerly popular in France. The surname Cabrera: Al Cabrera (1881–1964), Spanish baseball player Alex Cabrera (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Ana Cabrera (born 1982), American journalist and television news anchor Analí Cabrera (1959–2011), Peruvian actress, vedette, and athlete Ángel Cabrera (naturalist) (1879–1960), Spanish zoologist Ángel Cabrera (born 1969), Argentinian professional golfer Asdrúbal Cabrera (born 1985), Venezuelan baseball player in Major League Baseball Benedicto Cabrera aka Ben Cabrera or BenCab (born 1952), Filipino painter Bernardo de Cabrera (1289–1364), Aragonese military man and diplomat Blas Cabrera Navarr. Cecilia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 85K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cecilia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cecilia

Meaning: blind

English

Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The name has been popularly used in Europe (particularly the United Kingdom and Italy, where in 2018 it was the 43rd most popular name for girls born that year), and the United States, where it has ranked among the top 500 names for girls for more than 100 years. It also ranked among the top 100 names for girls born in Sweden in the early years of the 21st century, and was formerly popular in France.

Surname: Cabrera

Spanish

Al Cabrera (1881–1964), Spanish baseball player Alex Cabrera (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Ana Cabrera (born 1982), American journalist and television news anchor Analí Cabrera (1959–2011), Peruvian actress, vedette, and athlete Ángel Cabrera (naturalist) (1879–1960), Spanish zoologist Ángel Cabrera (born 1969), Argentinian professional golfer Asdrúbal Cabrera (born 1985), Venezuelan baseball player in Major League Baseball Benedicto Cabrera aka Ben Cabrera or BenCab (born 1952), Filipino painter Bernardo de Cabrera (1289–1364), Aragonese military man and diplomat Blas Cabrera Navarr.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Cecilia?
The first name Cecilia originates from English. Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. The name has been popularly used in Europe (particularly the United Kingdom and Italy, where in 2018 it was the 43rd most popular name for girls born that year), and the United States, where it has ranked among the top 500 names for girls for more than 100 years. It also ranked among the top 100 names for girls born in Sweden in the early years of the 21st century, and was formerly popular in France.
When was Cecilia most popular?
The name Cecilia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cabrera?
The surname Cabrera originates from Spanish. Al Cabrera (1881–1964), Spanish baseball player Alex Cabrera (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Ana Cabrera (born 1982), American journalist and television news anchor Analí Cabrera (1959–2011), Peruvian actress, vedette, and athlete Ángel Cabrera (naturalist) (1879–1960), Spanish zoologist Ángel Cabrera (born 1969), Argentinian professional golfer Asdrúbal Cabrera (born 1985), Venezuelan baseball player in Major League Baseball Benedicto Cabrera aka Ben Cabrera or BenCab (born 1952), Filipino painter Bernardo de Cabrera (1289–1364), Aragonese military man and diplomat Blas Cabrera Navarr.
What are the origins of the name Cecilia Cabrera?
The name Cecilia Cabrera combines two different traditions: the first name Cecilia has English roots, while the surname Cabrera originates from Spanish.
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