Cecile
- Pronunciation
- [Ce-cile]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- From The Latin Cecilia Meaning Blind. The Blind St. Cecilie - Patron Saint Of Music - Was A Talented Musician.
- Origin
- French
Cecile Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 20,398 baby girls have been named Cecile. The name peaked in 1918 with 495 US births that year (rank #284). In 2024, ranked #5818 nationally — 5,534 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Cecile
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cecile births are: Massachusetts (1,978), New York (1,510), Louisiana (1,443).
Other French-Origin Names Like Cecile
If you like Cecile's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cecile's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Cecile
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Compare Cecile to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cecile against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).