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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sir-IL //sɪˈrɪl//
Origin: French; Greek
Meaning: French: 'lordly'; Greek: 'sun'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cyrille has its roots in the Greek name Kyrios, meaning "lord" or "master." This name evolved into the Latin form Cyrillus, which was adopted into various languages, including Old French as Cyrille. The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin and French forms, with the name becoming more widely recognized in English-speaking contexts during the medieval period, particularly through the veneration of saints and scholars bearing the name.
Historically, one of the most significant figures associated with the name is Saint Cyril of Alexandria, a prominent theologian and Patriarch of Alexandria in the 5th century. He is known for his role in the Christological controversies of the time and for his contributions to the development of Christian doctrine.
Another notable figure is Saint Cyril of Thessalonica, who, along with his brother Methodius, was instrumental in the Christianization of the Slavic peoples during the 9th century. Their creation of the Glagolitic alphabet laid the groundwork for the Cyrillic script, which is named in their honor and remains significant in Slavic cultures.
Culturally, the name Cyrille carries connotations of leadership and authority, reflective of its etymological roots. The association with saints and scholars has imbued the name with a sense of reverence and respect in various Christian traditions.
In addition, the name has been used in literature and art, often symbolizing wisdom and guidance. The diminutive form Cyril has also been historically relevant, appearing in various cultural contexts and contributing to the name's enduring legacy.
Famous people named Cyrille
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Cyrille Aimée is a jazz singer best known for her albums It's a Good Day, Let's Get Lost, and Move On.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cyrille was first seen in the United States in 1918.
Cyrille has ranked as high as #865 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Cyrille has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cyrille is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cyrille was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cyrille (2002)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cyrille.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |