Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Cecillia since 1907
Babies named Cecillia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cecillia's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Cecillia is a variant spelling of the classic name Cecilia, which has deep roots in Roman and Christian history. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1907, the same year it reached its peak usage. The name has experienced a falling trajectory since 2008, aligning with broader trends away from traditional ornate forms. While never ranking in the top 1,000 nationally, its similarity to the more common Cecilia and Cecelia gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.
Cecillia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, which derives from the Latin Caecilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius. The root caecus means 'blind,' but the name may also pre-date Latin and have Etruscan origins. Saint Cecilia, a 2nd-century Roman martyr, became the patron saint of music, popularizing the name throughout Christendom.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cec, Cece, Celia
Sibling names for Cecillia
Names that share Cecillia's style, for a brother or sister.
