Cicely
Cicely is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Blind; derived from the Latin family name Caecilius.
Origin and history
Cicely is an English variant of Cecilia, ultimately originating from the Roman family name Caecilius. It was widely used in medieval England and later experienced a literary and artistic revival. In the United States, it remains a rare, vintage choice with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,391 babies in the United States have been named Cicely since 1880. It ranks #3608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2046.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.6 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,071 |
| 1980-1990 | 530 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 137 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Cicely
- Cicely Tyson: Actress
Nicknames
Cece, Cissy
Fun facts
- Cicely was one of the most common vernacular forms of Cecilia in medieval England.
- Sweet cicely is also the common name for Myrrhis odorata, a fragrant flowering herb.