Girl
Cecily
blind
About Cecily
Understated elegance defines Cecily, a name with literary charm and quiet sophistication. There's something wonderfully refined about this choice—it evokes images of afternoon tea and classic novels while remaining perfectly suited to modern life. The crisp, clean pronunciation leaves no room for confusion, yet the name never feels harsh or sharp. Cecily possesses a timeless quality that transcends fleeting trends, ensuring it will never feel dated or tied to a particular era. It's a name that commands respect without demanding attention, perfect for families who value substance over flash. The balance of softness and strength makes Cecily remarkably versatile, working beautifully across different personalities and life paths.
Popularity of the Name Cecily
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #951 | ||||
| 1988 | #793 | ||||
| 1989 | #498 | ||||
| 1990 | #574 | ||||
| 1991 | #989 | ||||
| 1999 | #930 | ||||
| 2000 | #837 | ||||
| 2001 | #997 | ||||
| 2005 | #941 | ||||
| 2006 | #872 | ||||
| 2007 | #993 | ||||
| 2008 | #756 | ||||
| 2009 | #819 | ||||
| 2010 | #835 | ||||
| 2011 | #829 | ||||
| 2012 | #684 | ||||
| 2013 | #687 | ||||
| 2014 | #608 | #918 | |||
| 2015 | #640 | #984 | |||
| 2016 | #603 | ||||
| 2017 | #761 | ||||
| 2018 | #753 | ||||
| 2019 | #674 | ||||
| 2020 | #758 | ||||
| 2021 | #737 | ||||
| 2022 | #730 | #919 | |||
| 2023 | #710 | ||||
| 2024 | #653 | ||||
| 2025 | #545 | ||||
| 1929 | #195 | ||||
| 1930 | #192 | ||||
| 1939 | #206 | ||||
| 1945 | #237 | ||||
| 1964 | #384 | ||||
| 1965 | #300 | ||||
| 1966 | #390 | ||||
| 1969 | #356 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cecily
Names Similar to Cecily
Nicknames for Cecily
- Cece
- Cissy
- Cici
- Cily
Famous People Named Cecily
| Cecily Strong | American actress and comedian |
| Cecily Adams | American actress and casting director |
| Cecily Brown | British painter |
| Cecily Tyson | American actress |
| Cecily McMillan | American activist |
| Cecily Neville | English noblewoman |
| Cecily Tynan | American meteorologist |
| Cecily Fay | British actress and stuntwoman |
| Cecily von Ziegesar | American author |
| Cecily Lefort | French spy during WWII |
| Cecily Courtnidge | British actress |
| Cecily Sommers | American futurist and author |
| Cecily Hobbs | Australian basketball player |
| Cecily Fay-Jones | British politician |
| Cecily Hesleden | British Paralympic swimmer |
| Cecily Redman | British singer and actress |
| Cecily Lyons | American sculptor |
| Cecily Cannan Selby | Australian botanist |
| Cecily Lidsky | American lawyer and judge |
| Cecily Neville, Duchess of York | English noblewoman and mother of King Edward IV and Richard III |
Characters Named Cecily
| Cecily King | character in L.M. Montgomery's novel "Anne of Windy Poplars" |
| Cecily Underwood | character in Patricia C. Wrede's "Sorcery and Cecelia" series |
| Cecily Fairchild | character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "This Side of Paradise" |
| Cecily Granger | character in Agatha Christie's novel "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" |
| Cecily March | character in Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Men" |
| Cecily Grendel | character in Tamora Pierce's "Protector of the Small" series |
| Cecily Trowbridge | character in Philippa Gregory's novel "The Constant Princess" |
| Cecily Magnon | character in Cassandra Clare's "The Infernal Devices" series |
| Cecily Addams | character in "The Addams Family" comics and TV series |
| Cecily Lockwood | character in Mary Norton's novel "The Borrowers Afield" |
| Cecily Strongbear | character in Terry Brooks's "Shannara" series |
| Cecily Reynaud | character in Elizabeth Chadwick's novel "The Scarlet Lion" |
| Cecily Cardew | character in "Pretty Little Liars" TV series |
| Cecily Ciccone | character in the TV series "Futurama" |
| Cecily Bumbrake | character in the play "Peter and the Starcatcher" |
| Cecily Parsley | character in "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" by Beatrix Potter |
| Cecily Gillington | character in "Murdoch Mysteries" TV series |
| Cecily Alcott | character in "Gosick" light novel and anime series |