Sibyl
Girl nameSibyl has been given to 4,464 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918. In 2025, about 1 in 69,881 girls was named Sibyl.
Meaning & origin /ˈsɪ.bəl/
Latin Sibylla, Ancient Greek Σίβυλλα (Síbulla, “sibyl”)API, name of ancient Greek prophetesses.
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,464
Peak year
1918 (299 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +92%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Sibyl's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #602 |
| 1925 | #793 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
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Sibling name ideas for Sibyl
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FAQ
How popular is the name Sibyl?
Sibyl has been given to 4,464 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sibyl peak?
Sibyl peaked in 1918, when 299 babies were given the name.
Is Sibyl a girl or boy name?
Sibyl is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sibyl are girls).
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