Cecila
girl nameCecila entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1561 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1561
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1561 |
| 1910s | #3416 |
| 1920s | #3632 |
| 1930s | #3610 |
| 1940s | #3768 |
| 1950s | #4085 |
| 1960s | #4499 |
| 1970s | #5077 |
| 1980s | #5799 |
| 1990s | #8143 |
| 2000s | #13427 |
| 2010s | #12818 |
| 2020s | #14380 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Cecila are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cecila alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cecila in 2025?
- Cecila is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cecila most popular?
- Cecila peaked in 1900, reaching #1561 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cecila with classmates?
- Cecila will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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