Cicely
3 countries#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cicely was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,391 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 1974 with 256 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
362 births recorded 1995–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 25 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
359 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2013 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1995–1995 · peaked in 1995 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cicely’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #5266 | — |
| 2006 | #5906 | ↓640 |
| 2007 | #6552 | ↓646 |
| 2008 | #8965 | ↓2413 |
| 2009 | #7679 | ↑1286 |
| 2010 | #6382 | ↑1297 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↓1401 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↓4416 |
| 2013 | #5143 | ↑7056 |
| 2014 | #9517 | ↓4374 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↓1349 |
| 2016 | #7230 | ↑3636 |
| 2017 | #9943 | ↓2713 |
| 2018 | #9151 | ↑792 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↑39 |
| 2021 | #6691 | ↑2421 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↓2989 |
| 2023 | #11169 | ↓1489 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↓992 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↑4276 |
Frequently asked questions about Cicely
Is Cicely a popular name?
Yes — Cicely currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cicely more common for boys or girls?
Cicely is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cicely most popular?
Cicely peaked in 1974 in United States, with 256 recorded births that year.
Is Cicely rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cicely’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4594 in 1917 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cicely?
At least 2,753 babies have been recorded with the name Cicely across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cicely popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cicely appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cicely?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cicely include Christal, Cinthia, Consuelo.
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