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Cetera

seh-TEH-rah /səˈtərə/

At a glance

In short
Cetera is a unique and beautiful name for baby girls, originating from Latin meaning "other" or "the rest." It carries a sense of individuality and strength.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2000 (#13,154)
Babies in 2000
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#3,857 in 1987
First recorded
1987

Meaning of Cetera

Cetera is a unique and beautiful name for baby girls. It has a melodic sound and an intriguing origin. The name Cetera originates from Latin, meaning "other" or "the rest." This name carries a sense of individuality and stands out among more common names. Cetera has associations with strength and independence. Although it may not be widely known, it offers a fresh and distinctive choice for parents looking for something special. In terms of popularity, Cetera has had sporadic occurrences in the United States, with a peak in 1987 when it ranked at 3855. Overall, this name exudes beauty and charm while maintaining an air of uniqueness that sets it apart from the crowd.

How to pronounce Cetera

Popularity of Cetera in the U.S.

Cetera was last recorded in the U.S. in 2000, ranked #13,154 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,857 in 1987. It first appears in the records in 1987.

Bar and line chart: Cetera in the U.S., 1987–2000. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 22 in 1987 and 6 in 2000. Line: rank among girl names, peak #3,857 in 1987, #13,154 in 2000.
  • Girls named Cetera (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1987–2000. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1987⁠–⁠2000 6 rows
Cetera: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2000613,154back (not recorded in 1999)
1998514,122back (not recorded in 1994–1997)
199398,719back (not recorded in 1990–1992)
1989512,362▼ 1,976
1988610,386▼ 6,529
1987223,857new