Cecilio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cecilio is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Caecilius', meaning 'blind'. It evolved through various historical forms before becoming the modern name Cecilio. The name is often linked to artistic traits due to its association with Saint Cecilia, and it does not have a specific biblical background. It gained popularity in the early Christian era and remains a unique choice today.
The name Cecilio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cecilio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cecilio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2085th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1891st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1668th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1742nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2161st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3872nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5872nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Cecilio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cecilio"
Pronunciation
/tʃeˈsi.ljoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Cecilio is derived from the Latin name 'Caecilius', which is rooted in the word 'caecus', meaning 'blind'.
Meaning
blind
Language Evolution
Caecilius, Cecilia, Cecilio
Historical Usage
Cecilio gained popularity in the early Christian era as it became associated with Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians.
Variants & Derivatives
Cecilia, Cecil, Cecilie
Modern Popularity & Image
Cecilio is perceived as a unique and traditional name, often associated with artistic and musical talents due to its connection to Saint Cecilia.
Famous People
Cecilio Rodríguez, Cecilio de la Cruz
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cecilio"
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 "Cecilio"
"Cecilio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2085th of 7545 | 240 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1891st of 6773 | 271 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1668th of 7552 | 418 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1742nd of 10718 | 425 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2161st of 16616 | 495 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3872nd of 24088 | 374 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5872nd of 23106 | 179 |
Regional Popularity of "Cecilio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
40.87% 967th/2366 |
73.29% 837th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
42.67% 1004th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
44.61% 1084th/2430 |
36.42% 1039th/2853 |
45.84% 1272nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
39.08% 1361st/3483 |
29.76% 1047th/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
50.61% 2265th/4475 |
27.69% 1438th/5194 |
21.72% 1372nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
33.52% 2451st/7313 |
33.58% 2506th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
47.52% 3242nd/6822 |
62.16% 3901st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cecilio" 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 (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cecilio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cecilio" 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.