Cirilo
An Italian name derived from Greek meaning 'sun-drenched,' 'sunny.'
Name Census estimates that about 842 living Americans carry the first name Cirilo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cirilo today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cirilo births was 2006 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cirilo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
842
~ 1 in 407,072 Americans
Peak year
2006
26 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,065
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Cirilo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cirilo from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 173 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cirilo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cirilo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cirilos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Cirilo
The given name Cirilo originates from the Latin name Cyrillus, derived from the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord" or "master." The name gained prominence during the 4th and 5th centuries AD, associated with the spread of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire and regions of Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals bearing this name was Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, a theologian and bishop who lived from around 315 to 386 AD. He is revered as a Doctor of the Church for his influential biblical commentaries and catechetical instructions.
Another significant figure was Saint Cyril of Alexandria, a scholar and patriarch who lived from around 376 to 444 AD. He played a crucial role in the Council of Ephesus, defending the doctrine of the Incarnation and the title "Theotokos" (Mother of God) for the Virgin Mary.
In the 9th century, the name was borne by Saint Cyril the Philosopher, a Byzantine missionary and scholar who, along with his brother Methodius, is credited with the creation of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic alphabets. Their work facilitated the spread of Christianity and literacy among the Slavic peoples.
During the Renaissance, Cyrillus Lucaris, born in 1572 and died in 1638, was a prominent figure. As the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, he sought to reform the Greek Orthodox Church and establish closer ties with the Protestant churches of Western Europe.
In more recent history, Cyril Ramaphosa, born in 1952, is a South African politician and businessman who served as the President of South Africa since 2018. He played a significant role in the struggle against apartheid and the transition to democracy in his country.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Cirilo throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and association with influential figures in various fields, particularly within the Christian tradition.
People
Cirilo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cirilo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cirilo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cirilo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 842 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cirilo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 407,072 US residents.
Is Cirilo a common name?
We classify Cirilo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cirilo most popular?
The single biggest year for Cirilo was 2006, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cirilo is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cirilo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cirilo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.