Cicero
Every Cicero since 1880 — 1,453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cicero
Cicero is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,400 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,453 American babies have been named Cicero. Its peak came in 1920, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Cicero stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cicero year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,400 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,687 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,088 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,402 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,980 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,632 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,830 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,286 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,918 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,643 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,900 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,911 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,019 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,905 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,157 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,232 |
| 1945 | 14 | #1,864 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,581 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,273 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,468 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,689 |
| 1920 | 41 | #1,108 |
| 1915 | 32 | #1,144 |
| 1910 | 11 | #990 |
| 1905 | 15 | #619 |
| 1900 | 18 | #586 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,109 |
| 1890 | 13 | #541 |
| 1885 | 15 | #484 |
| 1880 | 14 | #487 |
Famous people named Cicero
- Cicero Politician · -106–-43
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cicero in 2025?
Cicero ranked #12,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cicero?
1,453 babies have been named Cicero in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cicero most popular?
Cicero peaked in 1920, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Cicero a boy or girl name?
Cicero is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cicero rising or falling?
Cicero is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cicero?
Well-known people named Cicero include Cicero (politician).