Cybil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'prophetess' or 'seer' in Greek, Cybil has a mystical and ancient feel to it.
Meaning of the Name Cybil
Cybil is a variant of the name Sybil, which means 'prophetess' or 'seer' in Greek. It was derived from the Greek word 'sibylla', which referred to a woman believed to have the gift of prophecy. The name has a mystical and ancient feel to it. It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, thanks to the influence of the novel 'Sybil' by Benjamin Disraeli.
Popularity of the Name Cybil
The popularity for the name Cybil peaked in popularity in the year 1975 with 48 births, which ranked number 3,104 out of 15,384 unique names for that year. Cybil had the most female births in 1975 with 48, which ranked number 1,877 out of 10,616 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Cybil
- 20 Year Trend of Cybil: 100.00%
Popularity of Cybil by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cybil. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cybil in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cybil is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cybil
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