Ciel
Every Ciel since 1999 — 718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ciel
Ciel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,791 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 718 American babies have been named Ciel — about 56% girls and 44% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ciel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ciel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,791 | 27 | #3,966 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,924 | 27 | #4,004 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,424 | 31 | #3,641 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,349 | 26 | #4,113 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,002 | 32 | #3,513 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,386 | 21 | #4,565 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,224 | 25 | #4,134 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,584 | 16 | #5,584 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,342 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,476 | 23 | #4,351 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,072 | 16 | #5,556 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,346 | 20 | #4,729 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,799 | 17 | #5,208 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,947 | 9 | #8,283 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,421 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,932 | 5 | #12,590 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,125 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,848 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,133 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,644 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,068 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,058 | 5 | #11,673 |
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| 2002 | 7 | #12,496 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,862 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,545 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ciel in 2025?
Ciel ranked #4,791 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ciel?
718 babies have been named Ciel in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ciel most popular?
Ciel peaked in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Ciel a boy or girl name?
Ciel is used for both: about 56% of babies named Ciel have been girls and 44% boys.
Is the name Ciel rising or falling?
Ciel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.