Holding steady.
Popularity of Cicilia since 1930
Babies named Cicilia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cicilia's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Cicilia is a rare spelling variant of Cecilia, a name that has been in use since the Roman era but saw its peak popularity in the United States during the 1930s. According to Social Security data, Cicilia first appeared in records in 1930 and reached its highest frequency in 1938, after which its usage declined steadily. The name has not been in the top 1000 since the 1930s, and its trajectory is described as stable with very few annual births. Like the more common Cecilia, Cicilia carries the legacy of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, though the spelling variant remains uncommon. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth but little modern usage.
Cicilia is a variant spelling of Cecilia, which itself derives from the Latin Caecilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius. The name is traditionally associated with the Latin word 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' but it also became linked to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, who was martyred in the 2nd or 3rd century. The name spread across Europe through Christian veneration and has many localized forms, including Cicilia in Italian and some English contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cici, Celia, Cece, Sis
Sibling names for Cicilia
Names that share Cicilia's style, for a brother or sister.
