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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ceres — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cerenity|Cereza
MythologicalGirl→ Stable

Ceres

SER-eez · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15780 in 2022

Peak: #15780 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15780 in 2022

Peak: #15780 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152022

Rank #15780 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalRomanClassicGoddessNatureRegalTimelessLiteraryCelestialSoft2-syllableVintage Appeal
Character
nurturing abundanceearth's wisdomharvest generositymaternal caregrounded strength
STRONG
High confidence

Ceres is a Mythological girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Ceres at a Glance
Meaning:Roman goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest. The name derives from Latin roots meaning 'to grow' or 'to create'.
Language root:Latin · Roman Mythology
Peak rank:#15780 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ceres (Roman goddess)
Mythology
Similar Sound
CelesteIrisClaraVeraSerena
Similar Style
AthenaDianaAuroraPhoebeMinerva
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ceres
Apollo◈Atlas◈LunaPax◈StellaSage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ceres · Overview
Summary

Ceres is a Mythological girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Classic · Regal character
Ceres carries a ethereal, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ceres.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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