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Cecile

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Pronounced sə-SEEL /səˈsil/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Cecilia — from Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (caecus); St Cecilia, the patron saint of musicMedium

In 30 seconds: The patron of music: Cecile is the French Cecilia — 'blind' (St Cecilia, patron of music). Soft, elegant, and warm (said 'sə-SEEL').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningThe French form of Cecilia — from Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (caecus); St Cecilia, the patron saint of music
U.S. rank (2024)#5818 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cecile is the French form of Cecilia — from the Roman family name Caecilia, from caecus, 'blind'. The name is forever linked to St Cecilia, the patron saint of music, who 'sang in her heart to the Lord'. A soft, elegant, classic name (said 'sə-SEEL'; nickname Ceci).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, blind-at-the-root (St-Cecilia-evoking), and elegant.

Did you know? Cecilia means 'blind' (Latin caecus) — but the name evokes St Cecilia, the beloved patron saint of music — Cecile is the elegant French form, soft and refined (said 'sə-SEEL').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Cecile — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Ceci

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cecile mean?

Cecile is the French Cecilia — Latin 'blind' (St Cecilia, patron of music).

How do you pronounce Cecile?

It's said sə-SEEL /səˈsil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cecile a boy or girl name?

Cecile is a girl's name.

How popular is Cecile?

Cecile is a rare name in the U.S.

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