Sicily
Meaningfrom Sicily · English
- US rank
- #3,130
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,485 in 2006
51 babies were named Sicily in the US in 2025. It has climbed 648 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sicily you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,546 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sicily, 51 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sicily would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySicily first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #2,485.
- Then vs nowSicily is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,114 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 31,546.
- TrendSicily has climbed 648 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,130. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Sicily means “from Sicily”.
About the name Sicily
Sicily is a girl name meaning “from Sicily”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ily”. US birth records list Sicily for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 49 of those 53 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #2,485 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,130, with 51 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.8 | 173,267 girls |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 342,466 girls |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,714 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,078 girls |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,679 girls |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,129 girls |
Questions about the name Sicily
What does the name Sicily mean?
Sicily means “from Sicily” in English.
Is Sicily a boy or girl name?
Sicily is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sicily?
Sicily ranked #3,130 for US girls in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#2,485).