Lecil
Every Lecil since 1914 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lecil
Lecil is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 302 American babies have been named Lecil. Its peak came in 1921, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lecil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lecil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1940 | 10 | #2,412 |
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| 1925 | 12 | #2,522 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,071 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,141 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lecil in 2025?
Lecil did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lecil?
302 babies have been named Lecil in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lecil most popular?
Lecil peaked in 1921, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Lecil a boy or girl name?
Lecil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lecil rising or falling?
Lecil has been roughly stable over the past decade.