Cecile
Cecile: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈsiːl/
Meaning and origin of Cecile
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From French Cécile, from Anglo-Norman Cecile, from Latin Caecilia.
How popular is Cecile?
Since 1880, 20,421 girls and 191 boys in the U.S. have been named Cecile (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #2074 in 1939. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cecile
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Sibling name ideas for Cecile
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Cecile FAQ
What does the name Cecile mean?
A female given name from Latin. From French Cécile, from Anglo-Norman Cecile, from Latin Caecilia.
What is the origin of the name Cecile?
Cecile is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Cecile?
Since 1880, 20,421 girls and 191 boys in the U.S. have been named Cecile (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #221 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #2074 in 1939. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cecile a boy or girl name?
Cecile is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,421 girls and 191 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.