Cecile
boy nameCecile entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2050 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2050
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3551 |
| 1920s | #3156 |
| 1930s | #3009 |
| 1940s | #3543 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cecile are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cecile alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cecile in 2025?
- Cecile is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cecile most popular?
- Cecile peaked in 1939, reaching #2050 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cecile with classmates?
- Cecile will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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