Cecilio Boy

Popularity: #909 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationseh-SEE-lee-oh / sɛˈsiːli.oʊ

Latin; Spanish

Meaning

Latin: blind; Spanish: variant of Cecilius

Historical & Cultural Background

Cecilio is derived from the Latin name Caecilius, which means 'blind'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is often associated with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, which adds to its cultural significance. The name has historical roots in ancient Rome and has been adapted in various forms across different languages.

Trend Summary

Cecilio has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Cecilio
  • Cecilius

International Variants

  • Cecilio (Spanish)
  • Cecile (French)

Famous people named Cecilio

Cecilio de los Santos was a Filipino politician known for his contributions to local governance.

Cecilio Rodríguez was a Mexican artist recognized for his work in muralism.

Cecilio M. de León was a notable Puerto Rican poet and writer.

Cecilio García was a Spanish composer celebrated for his classical music compositions.

Fictional characters named Cecilio

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cecilio was first seen in the United States in 1909. Cecilio has ranked as high as #1226 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Cecilio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cecilio (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19095
19125
191311
19149
191513
19169
191716
191811
191910
192024
192121
192215
192316
192420
192520
192616
192719
192814
192915
193018
193113
19326
193311
193410
193513
193611
193716
193811
193917
194015
194117
194224
194315
194421
194524
194623
194724
194817
194918
195022
195125
195224
195319
195420
195527
195620
195719
195823
195922
196020
196114
196225
196326
196430
196518
196621
196730
196826
196929
197030
197115
197231
197321
197424
197525
197623
197736
197829
197933
198034
198137
198238
198335
198427
198533
198625
198725
198829
198928
199033
199130
199228
199337
199430
199533
199627
199735
199839
199930
200025
200135
200227
200324
200414
200517
200614
200728
200820
200916
201017
201118
201215
201312
201418
201513
201622
201713
20188
201912
202017
202118
202212
202319
202415