Cirilo
Boy name · Greek · Italian · Spanish
Meaninglordly · Spanish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,871 in 1927
6 babies were named Cirilo in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cirilo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cirilo, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cirilo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCirilo first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #1,871. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCirilo was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Cirilo means “lordly”. Our records link it to Greek, Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Cirilo
Cirilo is a boy name of Greek, Italian and Spanish origin meaning “lordly”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ilo”. US birth records list Cirilo for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 102 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #1,871 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.9 | 202,429 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 97,656 boys |
| 1930s | 7.9 | 127,065 boys |
| 1940s | 4.8 | 208,333 boys |
| 1950s | 3.6 | 280,112 boys |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 247,525 boys |
| 1970s | 6.4 | 156,250 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 124,844 boys |
| 1990s | 8.9 | 112,613 boys |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 132,979 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Cirilo
What does the name Cirilo mean?
Cirilo means “lordly” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Cirilo?
Cirilo has Greek, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Cirilo a boy or girl name?
Cirilo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cirilo?
Cirilo ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#1,871).