girl's name
Cecille
suh-SEEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,018
Cecille is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1942, when 26 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cecille Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 70 |
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Cecille?
In 2022, Cecille was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cecille Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cecille
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cecille Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cecille over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cecille
- English suh-SEEL
Sibling Names for Cecille
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cecille — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cecille
How popular is the name Cecille?
In 2022, Cecille was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cecille a girl's or a boy's name?
Cecille is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cecille?
Cecille has 2 syllables.
When was Cecille most popular?
Cecille peaked in 1942, when 26 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.