Cicely

Cicely 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 7 girls in the United States.

Cicely at a glance

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

About the name Cicely

Cicely 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, Cicely first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #608 in 1974, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 2,378 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cicely in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#608 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Babies named Cicely in 2024
7
Total since 1880
2,378

Cicely in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1082 in 2005
Babies named Cicely in 2025
14
Total since 1996
393

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cicely mean?

The meaning of Cicely 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 Cicely a boy or girl name?

Cicely is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cicely?

Cicely comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cicely?

Cicely first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #608 in 1974, and 7 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].