Cielo
Every Cielo since 1977 — 4,928 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cielo
Cielo is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #795 in 2025 with 342 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 4,928 American babies have been named Cielo. Its peak came in 2024, when 376 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 Cielo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cielo 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 | 342 | #795 | 22 | #4,570 |
| 2024 | 348 | #808 | 28 | #3,905 |
| 2023 | 310 | #863 | 18 | #5,287 |
| 2022 | 263 | #996 | 26 | #4,114 |
| 2021 | 192 | #1,224 | 12 | #6,780 |
| 2020 | 140 | #1,519 | 7 | #9,768 |
| 2019 | 148 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,522 | 5 | #12,528 |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,484 | 7 | #9,885 |
| 2016 | 154 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2015 | 116 | #1,799 | — | — |
| 2014 | 115 | #1,784 | 7 | #9,832 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,970 | — | — |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,838 | — | — |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,794 | 6 | #11,084 |
| 2010 | 139 | #1,577 | — | — |
| 2009 | 128 | #1,719 | 7 | #10,066 |
| 2008 | 150 | #1,541 | 6 | #11,314 |
| 2007 | 139 | #1,608 | 6 | #11,173 |
| 2006 | 127 | #1,665 | — | — |
| 2005 | 121 | #1,648 | — | — |
| 2004 | 131 | #1,529 | — | — |
| 2003 | 157 | #1,314 | — | — |
| 2002 | 173 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 2001 | 259 | #886 | 7 | #8,467 |
| 2000 | 245 | #895 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,059 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,438 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,532 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,543 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cielo in 2025?
Cielo ranked #795 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 342 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cielo?
4,928 babies have been named Cielo in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cielo most popular?
Cielo peaked in 2024, when 376 newborns received the name.
Is Cielo a boy or girl name?
Cielo is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cielo rising or falling?
Cielo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.