Cyril Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
'Lordly' or 'masterful'
Meaning of the Name Cyril
Cyril is of Greek origin and means 'lordly' or 'masterful'. It is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos and was popularized by Saint Cyril, a Greek monk. Cyril has two syllables and does not have any known diminutives.
Popularity of the Name Cyril
The popularity for the name Cyril peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 328 births, which ranked number 624 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Cyril had the most female births in 1916 with 10, which ranked number 2,833 out of 5,161 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1916 with 328, which ranked number 283 out of 4,535 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cyril has increased slightly over the last ten years from 42 births to 44 births, an increase of 4.76%. Among males, Cyril has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 42 births to 44 births, an increase of 4.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cyril
- 20 Year Trend of Cyril: 7.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Cyril: 4.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cyril: 4.76%
Popularity of Cyril by State
For males, Cyril was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cyril. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cyril
- Total Births of Cyril: 44 (0.47%)
- Male Births of Cyril: 44 (0.47%)
Given the upward trend of Cyril over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.47% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Cyril have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.47%.