girl's name
Cerys
KAIR-iss (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 8,915
Scotland
#724
2024 births
Cerys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Cerys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 578 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 19,516 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cerys Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,052 |
| 2000s | 4,688 |
| 2010s | 1,586 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 207 |
How Popular Is Cerys?
In 2025, Cerys was given to 27 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Cerys 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 Cerys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cerys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cerys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cerys
- Welsh KAIR-iss
Sibling Names for Cerys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cerys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cerys
How popular is the name Cerys?
In 2025, Cerys was given to 27 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Cerys a girl's or a boy's name?
Cerys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cerys?
Cerys has 2 syllables.
When was Cerys most popular?
Cerys peaked in 2000, when 578 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Cerys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cerys currently ranks #724 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.