Cecil is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1486 in 2025 with 119 recorded births. This places Cecil in the top 11% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 153 births ranking #885. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 22.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,354 boys born was named Cecil. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.