Cecily
How to say it: SES-ih-lee · /ˈsɛsɪli/
Medieval English form of Cecilia, from Latin gens Caecilia; possibly from 'caecus' meaning 'blind', or of unknown Etruscan origin.
Cecily was the 1,231st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,310 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,231 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,310 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching a high in the 2010s, Cecily remains close to that mark in current use. The outlook suggests a modest easing ahead.
What goes with it
Delicate and whispery, it carries a literary and saintly heritage. Felicity would sit nicely in the same set.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cecily is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Cecily
- Cecily von Ziegesar (born 1970)American writer
- Cecily Strong (born 1984)American actress
- Cecily Neville, Duchess of York (1415–1495)English noblewoman
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