What accounts for the multitude of programming languages beginning with 'C'?

I began exploring programming just four months ago and was astonished by the variety of languages available. As I dug deeper, I noticed a pattern: many languages start with the letter ‘C’ (for instance, C, C++, CSS, and Objective-C). I’m wondering what historical, technical, or cultural factors led to this naming trend. Could someone shed light on why ‘C’ is so prominently featured?

it looks like it’s moar than coincidence; c’s legacy in unix and performance make its letter a kind of badge, a nod to its roots. it’s like a trend from the past that still echo’s in todays prog langs.