Cirildo
A boy's name of Spanish origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Cirildo is a vintage name that peaked in the Baby Boom and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Cirildo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cirildo is a boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a Spanish variant of Cyril, meaning 'lordly, masterful.' Saint Cyril, co-creator of the Cyrillic alphabet, gives the name an enduring legacy of scholarship and faith.
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Though Cirildo dates back to 1947 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Spanish classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 20 recorded births, Cirildo has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cirildo has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1947.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | #5026 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 15 | #3030 | — |
The Story of Cirildo
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Cirildo is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Cirildo are most likely born between 1947 and 1957.
How rare is Cirildo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cirildo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1947, peaked in the 1940s with 15 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1947–1971)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 | #5026 |
| 1949 | 6 | #3368 |
| 1947 | 9 | #2691 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–1971