Total births
984
Girls' name · since 1888
Cecille
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 984 babies named Cecille, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 984
- total births
- 1888–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
984 girls have been named Cecille since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cecille recorded 984 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2022.
- 984 total births
- 1888–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
984 girls have been named Cecille since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 984
- total births
- 1888–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Cecille was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
26 babies were named Cecille in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Cecille's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cecille's full recorded timeline at 1943, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1888, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1942 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cecille at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Cecille popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2022
- Peak year (1942)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Cecille by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cecille's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Cecille births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s 70
1900s
70 births
- 1910s
1910s
139 births
- 1920s
1920s
177 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
102 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 177 births (18% of all-time use).
How Cecille compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cecille's total volume
Cecille vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cecille by state
Where Cecille concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Cecille's total US births 2.1%
Even split
21 of 984 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cecille? ▼
Cecille has been given to 984 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 26 babies were born in 1942, its single highest year.
When was Cecille most popular? ▼
Cecille was most popular in the 1920s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
Where is Cecille most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cecille are New York (21 births), California (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Cecille been used? ▼
Records for Cecille go back to 1888, giving 135 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Cecille? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cecilia, Cecelia, Cecile, Cecily, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cecille's data
- Cecille's decade-level peak was the 1920s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Cecilles (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cecille
Nearby Names Like Cecille
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cecille
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Cecelia Girl
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Cecile Girl
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Cecily Girl
#1602 8,673 births
Cecil Girl
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Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cecille: Baby Name Since 1888 - 984 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cecille. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cecille draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.