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Cecile
GirlMeaning of Cecile: Latin: 'blind'
Cecile is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5311th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5311
22 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
20,612
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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