gender neutral
Cecil
blind
About Cecil
Cecil brings unexpected versatility to the contemporary naming landscape. This distinctive choice carries historical depth while feeling remarkably fresh in today's world.
Cecil offers that rare quality of gender-fluid appeal, traditionally appearing in both masculine and feminine naming traditions across different cultures.
The name's crisp consonants and clear pronunciation create immediate memorability without complexity.
Cecil pairs beautifully with almost any middle name, from the thoroughly traditional to the boldly modern.
For parents seeking a name with genuine character rather than fleeting trendiness, Cecil delivers with its subtle sophistication and understated confidence.
Cecil stands apart from overwrought naming trends while maintaining complete accessibility – a true achievement in contemporary naming.
Popularity of the Name Cecil
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #453 | |
| 1881 | #420 | |
| 1882 | #362 | |
| 1883 | #386 | |
| 1884 | #426 | |
| 1885 | #365 | |
| 1886 | #365 | |
| 1887 | #338 | |
| 1888 | #415 | |
| 1889 | #335 | |
| 1890 | #332 | |
| 1891 | #351 | |
| 1892 | #323 | |
| 1893 | #250 | |
| 1894 | #310 | |
| 1895 | #293 | |
| 1896 | #277 | |
| 1897 | #240 | |
| 1898 | #258 | |
| 1899 | #263 | |
| 1900 | #288 | |
| 1901 | #255 | |
| 1902 | #298 | |
| 1903 | #308 | |
| 1904 | #276 | |
| 1905 | #309 | |
| 1906 | #321 | |
| 1907 | #308 | |
| 1908 | #334 | |
| 1909 | #339 | |
| 1910 | #347 | |
| 1911 | #377 | |
| 1912 | #396 | |
| 1913 | #380 | |
| 1914 | #382 | |
| 1915 | #429 | |
| 1916 | #404 | |
| 1917 | #462 | |
| 1918 | #429 | |
| 1919 | #470 | |
| 1920 | #465 | |
| 1921 | #587 | |
| 1922 | #535 | |
| 1923 | #600 | |
| 1924 | #554 | |
| 1925 | #584 | |
| 1926 | #587 | |
| 1927 | #664 | |
| 1928 | #721 | |
| 1929 | #684 | |
| 1930 | #726 | |
| 1931 | #751 | |
| 1932 | #796 | |
| 1933 | #808 | |
| 1934 | #796 | |
| 1935 | #849 | |
| 1936 | #724 | |
| 1937 | #713 | |
| 1938 | #804 | |
| 1939 | #839 | |
| 1940 | #827 | |
| 1941 | #838 | |
| 1942 | #955 | |
| 1943 | #966 | |
| 1964 | #304 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Cecil
Names Similar to Cecil
Nicknames for Cecil
- Cece
- Cissy
- Cil
- Cilly
