Cecil
Peaked at #65 nationally in 1902, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Cecil has been recorded 7% of the time for girls and 93% of the time for boys.
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Cecil — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#240
in 1897
Last ranked
#15771
in 2022
Years tracked
118
1880–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Cecil reached its peak popularity for girls in 1897, ranking #240 nationally with 138 babies given the name that year.
Cecil hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #15771.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #15,771 | 5 |
| 2015 | #16,982 | 5 |
| 2004 | #16,605 | 5 |
| 2003 | #11,516 | 8 |
| 2001 | #13,841 | 6 |
| 1995 | #13,795 | 5 |
| 1994 | #10,767 | 7 |
| 1993 | #8,848 | 9 |
Cecil — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#65
in 1902
Current rank
#1479
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Cecil reached its peak popularity for boys in 1902, ranking #65 nationally with 354 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1590 (2014) to #1479 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Cecil ranks #1479 nationally for boys, with 122 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,479 | 122 |
| 2023 | #1,528 | 115 |
| 2022 | #1,558 | 114 |
| 2021 | #1,538 | 114 |
| 2020 | #1,647 | 97 |
| 2019 | #1,653 | 98 |
| 2018 | #1,511 | 113 |
| 2017 | #1,576 | 103 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cecil most popular?
Cecil was most popular in 1902, when it ranked #65 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cecil becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cecil?
At least 114,554 babies have been recorded with the name Cecil in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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