Cera
Every Cera since 1979 — 1,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cera
Cera is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,142 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,410 American babies have been named Cera. Its peak came in 1995, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,142 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,332 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,409 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,790 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,832 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,440 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,027 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,289 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,910 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,673 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,291 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,060 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,840 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,159 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,914 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,272 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,834 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,676 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,127 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,807 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,286 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,839 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,366 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,158 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,431 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,484 |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,551 |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,718 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,480 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cera in 2025?
Cera ranked #11,142 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cera?
1,410 babies have been named Cera in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cera most popular?
Cera peaked in 1995, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Cera a boy or girl name?
Cera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cera rising or falling?
Cera is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.