Sibyl Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIB-ul / /ˈsɪb.əl/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: prophetess; Latin: oracle
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sibyl has roots in ancient Greek culture, where it referred to female prophets or seers. In Roman times, Sibyls were known for their prophetic abilities and were often consulted for guidance. The name has been used in various literary and religious contexts throughout history, symbolizing wisdom and foresight.
Trend Summary
The name Sibyl has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sybil
- Sibilla
International Variants
- Sibylle (French)
- Sibilla (Italian)
- Sibylle (German)
Famous people named Sibyl
Sibyl Kempson is an American playwright known for her innovative and experimental works.
Sibyl Vane is a character from Oscar Wilde's novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', representing beauty and tragedy.
Fictional characters named Sibyl
Sibyl Fawlty is a character from the British television series 'Fawlty Towers', known for her interactions with her husband Basil.
Sibyl Trelawney is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, serving as the Divination professor at Hogwarts.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sibyl was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sibyl has ranked as high as #596 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Sibyl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sibyl (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 17 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1896 | 25 |
| 1897 | 22 |
| 1898 | 24 |
| 1899 | 23 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1901 | 20 |
| 1902 | 34 |
| 1903 | 21 |
| 1904 | 29 |
| 1905 | 25 |
| 1906 | 30 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1910 | 32 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 58 |
| 1914 | 62 |
| 1915 | 110 |
| 1916 | 103 |
| 1917 | 118 |
| 1918 | 299 |
| 1919 | 299 |
| 1920 | 188 |
| 1921 | 151 |
| 1922 | 115 |
| 1923 | 111 |
| 1924 | 100 |
| 1925 | 87 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1927 | 63 |
| 1928 | 65 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1930 | 43 |
| 1931 | 42 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1933 | 32 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 40 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 40 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1940 | 48 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 35 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 37 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 22 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 34 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 33 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 11 |