How Many People Are Named Cecile?

20,589

people in the United States are named Cecile

1 in 16,270 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1820

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0061%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

503 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, Dutch
Pronunciation: SE-SEEL (French)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

French form of CECILIA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.1%
Male
0.9%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 91.5 years old

Young (<30) 760
3.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,255
6.1%
Senior (>60) 18,574
90.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Massachusetts 1,978
New York 1,510
Louisiana 1,443
Maine 1,017
New Hampshire 780
California 743
Rhode Island 613
Illinois 573
Texas 568
Michigan 408

💡 Fun Facts About "Cecile"

  • 21 babies were named Cecile in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Massachusetts

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