The baby name Cybil is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪbəl/ (SIB-əl).
Cybil is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Cybil is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪbəl/ (SIB-əl).
Cybil is Greek in Origin.
Cybil is a modern respelling of Sybil, ultimately from Greek Sibylla, "prophetess" or "seer," borne by the oracular women of the ancient Mediterranean. Carried into Latin as Sibylla and into medieval Europe through learned and ecclesiastical texts, the name entered English as Sibyl/Sybil by the Middle Ages and appeared among nobles and commoners alike (e.g., Queen Sibylla of Jerusalem). Literary revivals, including Disraeli's novel Sybil (1845), sustained its use.
Cybil emerged in the 20th century as a streamlined contemporary variant; the related spelling Cybill is associated with actress Cybill Shepherd, which boosted awareness. Standard and cognate forms include Sybil and Sibyl (English), Sibylla/Sybilla (medieval/Scandinavian), Sibylle or Sybille (French/German), Sibilla (Italian), and Sibila (Spanish/Portuguese). Across forms, the meaning remains "oracle; prophetess," suggesting intuition and foresight. Usage today is uncommon but familiar, offering a vintage-meets-modern choice with an ancient, evocative pedigree.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 2007 | #402 | 3 | 3,164 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Cybil is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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