Cecily Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSEH-sih-lee / /ˈsɛsɪli/Latin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: blind; Old French: sixth
Historical & Cultural Background
Cecily is derived from the Latin name Caecilia, which is associated with the Roman family name Caecilius. The name has been popularized in various cultures, particularly in medieval Europe. It has been used in Christian contexts, often linked to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across different languages over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Cecily has experienced a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cecelia
- Cecilya
- Cecile
International Variants
- Cécile (French)
- Cecilia (Italian)
- Cecilie (Danish)
- Cecília (Hungarian)
Famous people named Cecily
Cecily Strong is an American actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
Cecily von Ziegesar is an American author best known for her Gossip Girl book series.
Cecily Adams was an American actress and casting director, recognized for her role in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Cecily Tynan is an American television meteorologist known for her work with WPVI-TV in Philadelphia.
Fictional characters named Cecily
Cecily Cardew is a character in Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest, known for her innocence and charm.
Cecily is a character in the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball, often portrayed as a sweet and caring friend.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cecily was first seen in the United States in 1911. Cecily has ranked as high as #761 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Cecily has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cecily (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 9 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| CO | 5 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 47 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1951 | 35 |
| 1952 | 52 |
| 1953 | 50 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 50 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 66 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1961 | 55 |
| 1962 | 36 |
| 1963 | 37 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 32 |
| 1969 | 55 |
| 1970 | 61 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1973 | 114 |
| 1974 | 130 |
| 1975 | 110 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1977 | 94 |
| 1978 | 96 |
| 1979 | 86 |
| 1980 | 73 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 150 |
| 1988 | 236 |
| 1989 | 472 |
| 1990 | 403 |
| 1991 | 189 |
| 1992 | 134 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1994 | 117 |
| 1995 | 143 |
| 1996 | 132 |
| 1997 | 127 |
| 1998 | 112 |
| 1999 | 108 |
| 2000 | 96 |
| 2001 | 98 |
| 2002 | 87 |
| 2003 | 100 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 114 |
| 2013 | 170 |
| 2014 | 244 |
| 2015 | 214 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 191 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 131 |
| 2021 | 127 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2024 | 131 |