Cele
Girl nameCele has been given to 129 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It peaked in 1912.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
129
Peak year
1912 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1901
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cele — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cele.
Sibling name ideas for Cele
Same era and popularity as Cele, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cele?
Cele has been given to 129 babies in the U.S. since 1901. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cele peak?
Cele peaked in 1912, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Cele a girl or boy name?
Cele is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cele are girls).
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