Cecily Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Cecily means 'blind' and has a delicate and graceful sound.
Meaning of the Name Cecily
Cecily is a feminine given name that is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius. This name has roots in ancient Rome and is associated with the Latin word 'caecus' which means 'blind'. Cecily has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and was most popular during the 17th century in England. It has a delicate and graceful sound which adds to its charm.
Popularity of the Name Cecily
The popularity for the name Cecily peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 472 births, which ranked number 932 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Cecily had the most female births in 1989 with 472, which ranked number 497 out of 14,548 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Cecily has increased over the last ten years from 114 births to 131 births, an increase of 14.91%. Among females, Cecily has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 114 births to 131 births, an increase of 14.91%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cecily
- 20 Year Trend of Cecily: 50.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Cecily: 14.91%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cecily: 14.91%
Popularity of Cecily by State
Among females, Cecily was most popular in Midwestern states with 21 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cecily. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cecily
- Total Births of Cecily: 133 (1.40%)
- Female Births of Cecily: 133 (1.40%)
Given the upward trend of Cecily over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.40% increase in total births, for a total of 133 births in 2024. For Females, births for Cecily have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 133 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.40%.