Cecile
ce-ci-le
US Popularity:12503
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Welsh
Meaning:Blind; One-eyed; Sixth
Cecile is a Welsh girl's name. It comes from the traditional Welsh name Seissylt, which means "sixth.” This moniker is also present in French as a variant of the Latin word caecus and its associated clan name Caecilius, which means "blind” or “one-eyed.” Timeless and sophisticated, Cecile flows off the tongue and has a built-in sense of elegance that it shares with its related names, Cecily and Cecilia. Cecile is a thoughtful—and stylish—way to honor any family member named Cecil.
How Popular Is The Name Cecile?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cecile is currently #4493 on The Bump
Girl:Cecile is currently #2988 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cecile is currently #12503 in U.S. births
Girl:Cecile is currently #7289 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7289
in 2023
- 1263
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Cécile, June 2019
Behind the Name, Cecilia, April 2024
Name Doctor, Cecile
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cecil, October 2017
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 104
Oxford Reference, Seissylt
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