unisex name
Ceri
KAIR-ee (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,012
Ceri is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 89% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Ceri is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 109 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ceri Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 349 |
| 2000s | 420 |
| 2010s | 59 |
How Popular Is Ceri?
In 2017, Ceri was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Ceri Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ceri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ceri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ceri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ceri
- Welsh KAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Ceri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ceri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ceri
How popular is the name Ceri?
In 2017, Ceri was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ceri a girl's or a boy's name?
Ceri is used for both girls and boys. About 89% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ceri?
Ceri has 2 syllables.
When was Ceri most popular?
Ceri peaked in 1997, when 109 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.