Sybil

Sybil 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 136 girls in the United States.

Sybil at a glance

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

About the name Sybil

Sybil 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, Sybil first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #282 in 1919, and in 2024 136 babies received the name — 20,207 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sybil in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#282 in 1919
Peak year
1921
Babies named Sybil in 2024
136
Total since 1880
20,207

Sybil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#902 in 2024
Babies named Sybil in 2025
37
Total since 1996
354

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sybil mean?

The meaning of Sybil 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 Sybil a boy or girl name?

Sybil is a girl name. In 2024, 136 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sybil?

Sybil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sybil?

Sybil first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #282 in 1919, and 136 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].