Cicero
Cicero is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Chickpea.
Origin and history
Cicero is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from a Roman cognomen meaning chickpea. It is most famously associated with the ancient Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero. In the United States, it remains an extremely rare and classical choice with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,453 babies in the United States have been named Cicero since 1880. It ranks #3274 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- NC (51.6 %)
- GA (39 %)
- TX (3.6 %)
- AL (2.2 %)
- SC (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 122 |
| 1890-1900 | 118 |
| 1900-1910 | 108 |
| 1910-1920 | 242 |
| 1920-1930 | 272 |
| 1930-1940 | 182 |
| 1940-1950 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Cicero
- Cicero Hunt Lewis: Judge, Lawyer
Fun facts
- The name originally came from 'cicero', the Latin word for chickpea, likely referencing an ancestor's farm or a distinguishing feature.
- It was held by Marcus Tullius Cicero, one of Rome's greatest statesmen, lawyers, and prose stylists.