Cecile

Cecile is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 girls in the United States.

Cecile at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cecile

Cecile belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cecile first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #221 in 1898, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 20,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cecile in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#221 in 1898
Peak year
1918
Babies named Cecile in 2024
21
Total since 1880
20,398

Cecile in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1970 in 1999
Babies named Cecile in 2025
4
Total since 1996
162

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cecile mean?

The meaning of Cecile is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cecile a boy or girl name?

Cecile is a girl name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cecile?

Cecile comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cecile?

Cecile first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #221 in 1898, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].