Cecil
boy name#1486 in 2025Cecil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #65 in 1902, ranks #1486 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1486
rank today
#65
peak (1902)
119
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #192 |
| 1890s | #102 |
| 1900s | #70 |
| 1910s | #78 |
| 1920s | #88 |
| 1930s | #110 |
| 1940s | #147 |
| 1950s | #208 |
| 1960s | #285 |
| 1970s | #387 |
| 1980s | #518 |
| 1990s | #851 |
| 2000s | #1367 |
| 2010s | #1593 |
| 2020s | #1537 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cecil has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 36,000 people named Cecil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cecil alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #1486 among US boy names in 2025, with 119 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cecil most popular?
- Cecil peaked in 1902, reaching #65 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cecil with classmates?
- Cecil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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