Cecile
Pronunciation: [ s-ihs-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cecile first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Cecile in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cecile is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,022 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,022
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cecile is also used as a girl name, ranked #5912.
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About the Name Cecile
Cecile is a boy name .
Is Cecile a boy or girl name? Cecile is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,022 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,912. Cecile is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cecile is currently ranked #34,022 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cecile include Cec, Ceci, Ceciy, Ceciie, Cey, Ceie, and Ceckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cecile include Cecil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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