How Common is the First Name Cecil?
We estimate that there are 34,691 people named Cecil who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Cecil is the 537th most common for men, and the 1,160th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Cecil?
The average person named Cecil is 60.68 years old.
Is Cecil a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
119 people named Cecil were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,486th most popular name for boys, and the 3,143rd most popular overall.
The popularity of Cecil peaked in 1902, when it was the 65th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Cecil a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Cecil is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Cecil. 97.0% of people named Cecil are male, while 3.0% are female.
Facts About the Name Cecil
Popularity of Cecil in England
In 2020, Cecil was the in England and Wales.