Cecil
Cecil is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blind or dim-sighted, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius.
Origin and history
Cecil is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become less common in modern decades.
Popularity in the United States
106,989 babies in the United States have been named Cecil since 1880. It ranks #298 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1282.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- AL (5.9 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- KY (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 705 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,808 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,610 |
| 1910-1920 | 15,987 |
| 1920-1930 | 22,528 |
| 1930-1940 | 16,482 |
| 1940-1950 | 14,837 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,003 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,430 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,181 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,930 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,700 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,094 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,011 |
| 2020-2029 | 683 |
Famous people named Cecil
- Cecil B. DeMille: Film Director, Producer
- Cecil Fielder: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Cecil Taylor: Pianist, Composer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman aristocratic family name Caecilius, derived from the Latin word caecus.
- Cecil was a top 100 name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.