Sybil
girl name#1423 in 2025Sybil entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #282 in 1919, ranks #1423 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1423
rank today
#282
peak (1919)
152
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #739 |
| 1890s | #584 |
| 1900s | #421 |
| 1910s | #365 |
| 1920s | #315 |
| 1930s | #366 |
| 1940s | #463 |
| 1950s | #683 |
| 1960s | #913 |
| 1970s | #1251 |
| 1980s | #2401 |
| 1990s | #5552 |
| 2000s | #7862 |
| 2010s | #3951 |
| 2020s | #1583 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sybil has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 8,700 people named Sybil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sybil alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sybil in 2025?
- Sybil ranks #1423 among US girl names in 2025, with 152 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sybil most popular?
- Sybil peaked in 1919, reaching #282 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sybil with classmates?
- Sybil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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