Cecilio
Cecilio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blind or dark; derived from the Latin element 'caecus'.
Origin and history
Cecilio is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the Roman family name Caecilius. It is the Spanish and Italian form of Cecil. Though relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,411 babies in the United States have been named Cecilio since 1880. It ranks #2644 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.4 %)
- CA (24.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- NM (0.83 %)
- IL (0.76 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 180 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 221 |
| 1960-1970 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 267 |
| 1980-1990 | 311 |
| 1990-2000 | 322 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 148 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Cecilio
- Cecilio DomÃnguez: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Cecilio Waterman: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Cece, Chilo
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman gens Caecilia, one of the most prominent families of the Roman Republic.
- Because it shares its origin with Saint Cecilia, the name is historically linked with music and sacred arts.