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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cerys — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cerulean|Cesar
WelshGirl→ Stable

Cerys

SER-iss · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11379 in 2023

Peak: #9090 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11379 in 2023

Peak: #9090 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 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)20202023

Rank #11379 · Falling since 2020

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
WelshCelticMythologicalGirl2-syllableGoddessLyricalUncommonNature-adjacentRomantic
Character
poetic soulwelsh pridequiet strengthartistic vision
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Cerys at a Glance
Meaning:From Welsh meaning 'love' or 'beloved'. Also associated with Ceridwen, the goddess of poetry and inspiration in Welsh mythology.
Language root:Welsh · Celtic
Peak rank:#9090 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Cerys Matthews
Welsh musician and broadcaster
Similar Sound
CeresIrisKaris◈LarisSeraphine
Similar Style
Seren◈ElowenEiraBranwenGwyneth
Works Well With
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Seren◈ElowenPhoebeIrisRowan◈Finn◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cerys · Overview
Summary

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

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological character
Cerys carries a soft, ethereal, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
cerys.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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