Sybil Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek word for 'prophetess' or 'oracle', Sybil has a mystical and mythical quality.
Meaning of the Name Sybil
Sybil is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'sibylla', meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'. In ancient Greece, the sibyls were highly respected female prophets who were believed to possess the gift of prophecy. The name Sybil has a mystical and mythical quality, associated with ancient wisdom and foresight.
Popularity of the Name Sybil
The popularity for the name Sybil peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 541 births, which ranked number 526 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Sybil had the most female births in 1921 with 541, which ranked number 285 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 5, which ranked number 4,347 out of 4,970 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sybil has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 145 births, an increase of 806.25%. Among females, Sybil has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 145 births, an increase of 806.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sybil
- 20 Year Trend of Sybil: 1712.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Sybil: 806.25%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sybil: 806.25%
Popularity of Sybil by State
Among females, Sybil was most popular in Western states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sybil. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1658 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sybil
- Total Births of Sybil: 181 (24.66%)
- Female Births of Sybil: 181 (24.66%)
Given the upward trend of Sybil over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 24.66% increase in total births, for a total of 181 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sybil have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 181 female births in 2024, an increase of 24.66%.