Holding steady.
Popularity of Cecilee since 1951
Babies named Cecilee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cecilee, a rare and delicate spelling of the classic Cecilia, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951. Though it has never reached the top 1,000, it saw its highest usage in 1990, with a few dozen girls receiving the name annually. The name's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline. As a modern respelling, Cecilee reflects a common pattern of parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive variation of a well-known name, often to set their child apart while retaining the elegance of the traditional form.
Cecilee is a variant spelling of Cecilia, which derives from the Latin name Caecilia, the feminine form of the old Roman family name Caecilius. The name is associated with the Latin word 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' possibly referring to a legendary ancestor with impaired vision. Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, popularized the name in Christian Europe from the second century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cece, Cile, Cissy
Sibling names for Cecilee
Names that share Cecilee's style, for a brother or sister.
