Girl · #13,427 in 2026

Cersei

Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and one of the franchise's main characters. She is portrayed by actress Lena Headey. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones, Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families on the continent of Westeros.

Current Rank
#13,427
Peak Rank
#9,339 (2017)
Total Babies
43
5-Yr Trend
-21%
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#9339
Peak Rank
43
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cersei

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and one of the franchise's main characters. She is portrayed by actress Lena Headey. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones, Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families on the continent of Westeros.

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The Story of Cersei

Cersei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Cerseis were born — ranking #9,339 that year. As of 2026, Cersei ranks #13,427 for baby girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 43 Cerseis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cersei

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cersei is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cersei

What does the name Cersei mean?
Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and one of the franchise's main characters. She is portrayed by actress Lena Headey. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones, Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families on the continent of Westeros.
How popular is Cersei in 2026?
In 2026, Cersei ranks #13,427 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Cersei most popular?
Cersei reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #9,339 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Cersei a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cersei is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Cersei?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cersei include Roen, Aristea, Gentri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cersei

Cersei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Cersei's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #9,339. Use the chart and map above to compare Cersei's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.