Rising since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Cecilie since 1921
Babies named Cecilie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Cecilie, the Scandinavian and German spelling of Cecilia, has never been a common name in the United States. First recorded in 1921, it reached its peak popularity in 1990, still at a modest rank of 10,917. Since 2020, the name has been slowly rising, suggesting a growing appreciation for this elegant variant. At 1 in every 200,908 births in 2025, Cecilie remains a distinctive choice, largely concentrated in states with strong Scandinavian heritage. Its soft, melodic sound and literary associations give it a classic yet understated appeal.
Cecilie is the Scandinavian and German spelling of Cecilia, itself the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius. The name has been steadily used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, often as a variant of Cecilia. In the United States, the name was first recorded in 1921 and saw its peak popularity in 1990, with a recent upward trend since 2020.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cecil, Cece, Celia, Sissy, Lia
Sibling names for Cecilie
Names that share Cecilie's style, for a brother or sister.
