Cecylia
girl nameCecylia entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3092 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3092
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3175 |
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1990s | #13480 |
| 2000s | #14604 |
| 2010s | #14171 |
| 2020s | #13809 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Cecylia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cecylia alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cecylia in 2025?
- Cecylia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cecylia most popular?
- Cecylia peaked in 1917, reaching #3092 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cecylia with classmates?
- Cecylia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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