Cecil
Pronunciation: [ s-EES-uhl ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cecil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 636 babies have been named Cecil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,501 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,501
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Cecil is also used as a boy name, ranked #1487.
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About the Name Cecil
Cecil is a girl name .
Is Cecil a boy or girl name? Cecil is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,501 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,487. Cecil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cecil is currently ranked #71,501 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecil include Cec, Cey, and Cecie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecil include Cecilia, Cecily . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis