Cecilio Boy

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: seh-SEE-lee-oh /sɛˈsiːli.oʊ/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: blind; Spanish: variant of Cecilius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cecilio has its roots in the Latin name 'Caecilius', which is derived from the Latin word 'caecus', meaning 'blind'. This etymology reflects a common practice in Roman naming conventions, where names often carried meanings related to physical attributes or characteristics.

The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to early Christian usage, where it became associated with Saint Cecilius, a martyr in the early Church. The name was later adopted into Italian as 'Cecilio' and subsequently made its way into Spanish and other languages, maintaining its connection to the original Latin meaning.

Historically, the name Cecilio is linked to several notable figures, including Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, who is often depicted as a symbol of faith and devotion. The veneration of Saint Cecilia dates back to the 3rd century, and her feast day is celebrated on November 22.

The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages, as it was common for names of saints to influence naming practices among the faithful. The Latin form 'Caecilius' also appears in various historical texts, including the writings of early Christian theologians.

Culturally, the name Cecilio carries connotations of artistic and spiritual significance, particularly in relation to music and the arts due to its association with Saint Cecilia. This connection has contributed to the name's endurance in various cultures, where it is often seen as a name that embodies creativity and piety.

In some regions, diminutive forms such as 'Cecio' have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familial usage. Overall, the name Cecilio encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries, rooted in its Latin origins and its association with significant religious figures.

Famous people named Cecilio

In this section, you will find notable people named Cecilio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cecilio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cecilio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cecilio Rodriguez is a musician best known for his work with the band Los Bukis, and for his solo career in Latin music.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cecilio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cecilio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cecilio was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Cecilio has ranked as high as #5291 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, New Mexico, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Cecilio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cecilio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cecilio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cecilio.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 9 9
2024 15 15
2023 19 19
2022 12 12
2021 18 18
2020 17 17
2019 12 12
2018 8 8
2017 13 13
2016 22 22
2015 13 13
2014 18 18
2013 12 12
2012 15 15
2011 18 18
2010 17 17
2009 16 16
2008 20 20
2007 28 28
2006 14 14
2005 17 17
2004 14 14
2003 24 24
2002 27 27
2001 35 35
2000 25 25
1999 30 30
1998 39 39
1997 35 35
1996 27 27
1995 33 33
1994 30 30
1993 37 37
1992 28 28
1991 30 30
1990 33 33
1989 28 28
1988 29 29
1987 25 25
1986 25 25
1985 33 33
1984 27 27
1983 35 35
1982 38 38
1981 37 37
1980 34 34
1979 33 33
1978 29 29
1977 36 36
1976 23 23
1975 25 25
1974 24 24
1973 21 21
1972 31 31
1971 15 15
1970 30 30
1969 29 29
1968 26 26
1967 30 30
1966 21 21
1965 18 18
1964 30 30
1963 26 26
1962 25 25
1961 14 14
1960 20 20
1959 22 22
1958 23 23
1957 19 19
1956 20 20
1955 27 27
1954 20 20
1953 19 19
1952 24 24
1951 25 25
1950 22 22
1949 18 18
1948 17 17
1947 24 24
1946 23 23
1945 24 24
1944 21 21
1943 15 15
1942 24 24
1941 17 17
1940 15 15
1939 17 17
1938 11 11
1937 16 16
1936 11 11
1935 13 13
1934 10 10
1933 11 11
1932 6 6
1931 13 13
1930 18 18
1929 15 15
1928 14 14
1927 19 19
1926 16 16
1925 20 20
1924 20 20
1923 16 16
1922 15 15
1921 21 21
1920 24 24
1919 10 10
1918 11 11
1917 16 16
1916 9 9
1915 13 13
1914 9 9
1913 11 11
1912 5 5
1909 5 5

Top States for Cecilio (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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