Girl
Sybil
prophetess, oracle
About Sybil
Mystery and wisdom intertwine in this name, echoing through centuries of prophetic tradition and literary significance. Sybil possesses unusual spelling that elevates it beyond ordinary phonetic expectations, adding visual interest to its sound. The name suggests someone intuitive, perceptive, perhaps possessing uncanny ability to understand situations and people deeply. Two syllables provide simplicity while the 'y' and final 'l' create sophisticated complexity. Sybil works beautifully in contemporary settings while maintaining connections to classical antiquity, satisfying parents desiring both modern usability and historical depth. The name carries intellectual associations, suiting future scholars, artists, or anyone pursuing knowledge and understanding. Sybil never shouts for attention yet commands respect quietly, much like the oracles from whom it derives its character and continuing appeal.
Popularity of the Name Sybil
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #815 | ||
| 1882 | #595 | ||
| 1884 | #918 | ||
| 1885 | #738 | ||
| 1886 | #821 | ||
| 1887 | #849 | ||
| 1888 | #660 | ||
| 1889 | #719 | ||
| 1890 | #932 | ||
| 1891 | #521 | ||
| 1892 | #703 | ||
| 1893 | #708 | ||
| 1894 | #640 | ||
| 1895 | #562 | ||
| 1896 | #548 | ||
| 1897 | #476 | ||
| 1898 | #500 | ||
| 1899 | #412 | ||
| 1900 | #422 | #146 | |
| 1901 | #419 | #120 | |
| 1902 | #414 | #153 | |
| 1903 | #434 | #117 | |
| 1904 | #426 | #131 | |
| 1905 | #437 | #133 | |
| 1906 | #374 | #100 | |
| 1907 | #484 | ||
| 1908 | #416 | #135 | |
| 1909 | #407 | ||
| 1910 | #384 | #138 | |
| 1911 | #412 | #112 | |
| 1912 | #437 | #123 | |
| 1913 | #377 | #104 | |
| 1914 | #370 | #113 | |
| 1915 | #365 | #131 | |
| 1916 | #362 | #123 | |
| 1917 | #373 | #132 | |
| 1918 | #299 | #107 | |
| 1919 | #282 | #150 | |
| 1920 | #296 | #134 | |
| 1921 | #285 | #176 | |
| 1922 | #298 | #131 | |
| 1923 | #303 | #134 | |
| 1924 | #305 | #172 | |
| 1925 | #319 | #160 | |
| 1926 | #342 | #149 | |
| 1927 | #321 | #175 | |
| 1928 | #326 | #176 | |
| 1929 | #359 | #206 | |
| 1930 | #385 | #187 | |
| 1931 | #395 | ||
| 1932 | #399 | ||
| 1933 | #382 | ||
| 1934 | #395 | #196 | |
| 1935 | #374 | ||
| 1936 | #320 | ||
| 1937 | #359 | ||
| 1938 | #336 | ||
| 1939 | #327 | ||
| 1940 | #333 | ||
| 1941 | #394 | ||
| 1942 | #423 | ||
| 1943 | #437 | ||
| 1944 | #455 | ||
| 1945 | #462 | ||
| 1946 | #473 | ||
| 1947 | #532 | ||
| 1948 | #560 | ||
| 1949 | #573 | ||
| 1950 | #582 | ||
| 1951 | #572 | ||
| 1952 | #594 | ||
| 1953 | #624 | ||
| 1954 | #666 | ||
| 1955 | #708 | ||
| 1956 | #750 | ||
| 1957 | #768 | ||
| 1958 | #735 | ||
| 1959 | #846 | ||
| 1960 | #808 | ||
| 1961 | #955 | ||
| 1962 | #775 | ||
| 1963 | #706 | ||
| 1964 | #868 | ||
| 1965 | #802 | ||
| 1966 | #834 | ||
| 2023 | #981 | ||
| 2024 | #942 | ||
| 2025 | #923 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand
Variations of Name Sybil
Names Similar to Sybil
Nicknames for Sybil
- Sib
- Sibbie
- Billie
- Syb
Famous People Named Sybil
| Sybil Thorndike | English actress |
| Sybil Jason | British-American child actress and singer |
| Sybil Danning | Austrian actress and model |
| Sybil Seely | American silent film actress |
| Sybil Bauer | American Olympic swimmer |
| Sybil Connolly | Irish fashion designer |
| Sybil Lynch | Jamaican reggae singer |
| Sybil Stockdale | American activist and POW wife |
| Sybil Williams | Welsh actress, former wife of Richard Burton |
| Sybil Christopher | English actress and founder of the New York nightclub "Arthur" |
| Sybil Leek | English witch, astrologer, and occult author |
| Sybil Rampen | Canadian author and educator |
| Sybil Ludington | American revolutionary war heroine |
Characters Named Sybil
| Sybil Vane | Character from Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" |
| Sybil Crawley | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Sybil Trelawney | Character from the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Sybil Bennett | Character from the video game "Silent Hill" |
| Sybil Pandemik | Character from the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Sybil Ramkin | Character from Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series |