Will my child share the name Cicely with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Cicely per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cicely in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cicely becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cicely is rising: up 1,111 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,082 in 2005.

Is Cicely a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cicely is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cicely a popular baby name in the United States?

Cicely does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cicely

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Cicely is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cicely in their class.

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About the Name Cicely

Cicely has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 202 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1082 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cicely is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cicely in their class.