NAME PROFILE
Cecil
Cecil is derived from the Roman Caecilius, meaning 'blind.' it carries a sense of intellectual depth and vintage grace, suggesting a person who is observant and empathetic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 114,676 |
| Gender | Male (84% / 16%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Latin, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 24%GA — 20%TN — 19%VA — 19%FL — 18%
Notable People
Cecil B. DeMille (Director) · Cecil Rhodes (Businessman) · Cecil Day-Lewis (Poet) · Cecil Taylor (Musician) · Cecil Beaton (Photographer)
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