Total births
74
Girls' name · since 1973
Cicley
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 74 babies named Cicley, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1973–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
Cicley is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 74 have been recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Cicley recorded 74 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1980.
- 74 total births
- 1973–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 88% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 girls have been named Cicley since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 74
- total births
- 1973–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
88% of everyone ever named Cicley was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
17 babies were named Cicley in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Cicley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cicley's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cicley at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Cicley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1980
- Peak year (1974)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Cicley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cicley's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 88% of all-time use.
Cicley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
65 births
- 1980s 9
1980s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 65 births (88% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cicley? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 74 babies named Cicley. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 17 births.
When was Cicley most popular? ▼
Cicley was most popular in the 1970s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Cicley been used? ▼
Cicley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 8 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Cicley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cicely, Cicily, Cici, Cicilia, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cicley's data
- Cicley's decade-level peak was the 1970s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Cicley
Nearby Names Like Cicley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cicley
Cicely Girl
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Cicily Girl
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Cici Girl
#13769 129 births
Cicilia Girl
#15510 123 births
Ciclaly Girl
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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, 1973–1980 (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. "Cicley: Baby Name Since 1973 - 74 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cicley. 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 Cicley 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.