Sibyl

Sibyl is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Sibyl at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sibyl

Sibyl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sibyl first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #376 in 1919, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 4,441 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sibyl in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#376 in 1919
Peak year
1918
Babies named Sibyl in 2024
11
Total since 1880
4,441

Sibyl in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2021
Best rank
#3961 in 2021
Babies named Sibyl in 2025
3
Total since 1996
8

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sibyl mean?

The meaning of Sibyl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sibyl a boy or girl name?

Sibyl is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sibyl?

Sibyl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sibyl?

Sibyl first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #376 in 1919, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].