Cecil Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Cecil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 82nd out of 1654 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 439th out of 1539 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 116th out of 1332 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 832nd out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 216th out of 1361 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 365th out of 1399 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 634th out of 1406 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1431st out of 1436 names. Discover how the name 'Cecil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cecil"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cecil"
"Cecil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 82nd of 1654 | 37,887 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 439th of 1539 | 4,139 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 116th of 1332 | 29,648 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 832nd of 1429 | 1,255 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 216th of 1361 | 21,934 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 365th of 1399 | 7,651 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 634th of 1406 | 3,823 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1431st of 1436 | 135 |
Regional Popularity of "Cecil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
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Regional Popularity of "Cecil" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cecil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cecil" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.