Cecil
girl nameCecil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #239 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#239
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #385 |
| 1890s | #290 |
| 1900s | #304 |
| 1910s | #407 |
| 1920s | #598 |
| 1930s | #780 |
| 1940s | #1150 |
| 1950s | #2015 |
| 1960s | #3868 |
| 1970s | #6845 |
| 1980s | #7138 |
| 1990s | #11408 |
| 2000s | #13648 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Cecil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cecil alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cecil in 2025?
- Cecil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cecil most popular?
- Cecil peaked in 1897, reaching #239 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cecil with classmates?
- Cecil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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