Cyril Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIR-uhl / /ˈsɪr.əl/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'lordly'; Latin: 'sun'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cyril has roots in the Greek name Kyrios, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It has been borne by several saints, most notably Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Cyril of Jerusalem. The name became popular in the Christian world due to its association with these figures. In the Slavic regions, it is often linked to the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet by Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Trend Summary
Cyril has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cyril
- Cyrille
International Variants
- Cyrille (French)
- Cirilo (Spanish)
- Kirill (Russian)
Famous people named Cyril
Cyril of Alexandria was a prominent theologian and bishop known for his role in the early Christian church.
Cyril Connolly was a British literary critic and writer, recognized for his influential works in the 20th century.
Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician and businessman, serving as the President of South Africa since 2018.
Cyril Nri is a British actor known for his roles in television series such as 'The Bill' and 'The Last Detective.'.
Fictional characters named Cyril
Cyril Figgis is a character from the animated television series 'Archer,' known for his role as a financial officer.
Cyril is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' often depicted as a noble warrior.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cyril was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cyril has ranked as high as #543 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Cyril has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cyril (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1883 | 7 |
1884 | 5 |
1885 | 12 |
1887 | 11 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 12 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 10 |
1892 | 31 |
1893 | 28 |
1894 | 28 |
1895 | 21 |
1896 | 37 |
1897 | 36 |
1898 | 27 |
1899 | 39 |
1900 | 41 |
1901 | 34 |
1902 | 50 |
1903 | 42 |
1904 | 40 |
1905 | 38 |
1906 | 45 |
1907 | 46 |
1908 | 45 |
1909 | 48 |
1910 | 60 |
1911 | 75 |
1912 | 146 |
1913 | 172 |
1914 | 232 |
1915 | 273 |
1916 | 328 |
1917 | 307 |
1918 | 312 |
1919 | 304 |
1920 | 277 |
1921 | 328 |
1922 | 299 |
1923 | 260 |
1924 | 282 |
1925 | 267 |
1926 | 264 |
1927 | 265 |
1928 | 234 |
1929 | 197 |
1930 | 211 |
1931 | 176 |
1932 | 158 |
1933 | 151 |
1934 | 149 |
1935 | 129 |
1936 | 132 |
1937 | 118 |
1938 | 91 |
1939 | 108 |
1940 | 121 |
1941 | 108 |
1942 | 130 |
1943 | 115 |
1944 | 94 |
1945 | 89 |
1946 | 92 |
1947 | 104 |
1948 | 87 |
1949 | 101 |
1950 | 82 |
1951 | 88 |
1952 | 87 |
1953 | 84 |
1954 | 92 |
1955 | 78 |
1956 | 91 |
1957 | 85 |
1958 | 86 |
1959 | 72 |
1960 | 75 |
1961 | 73 |
1962 | 79 |
1963 | 64 |
1964 | 57 |
1965 | 59 |
1966 | 56 |
1967 | 49 |
1968 | 47 |
1969 | 53 |
1970 | 55 |
1971 | 48 |
1972 | 53 |
1973 | 50 |
1974 | 37 |
1975 | 48 |
1976 | 47 |
1977 | 44 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 38 |
1980 | 35 |
1981 | 63 |
1982 | 57 |
1983 | 41 |
1984 | 48 |
1985 | 41 |
1986 | 38 |
1987 | 49 |
1988 | 39 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 49 |
1991 | 53 |
1992 | 47 |
1993 | 53 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 44 |
1996 | 24 |
1997 | 34 |
1998 | 34 |
1999 | 42 |
2000 | 52 |
2001 | 50 |
2002 | 41 |
2003 | 39 |
2004 | 44 |
2005 | 44 |
2006 | 47 |
2007 | 42 |
2008 | 48 |
2009 | 40 |
2010 | 46 |
2011 | 41 |
2012 | 42 |
2013 | 44 |
2014 | 45 |
2015 | 42 |
2016 | 42 |
2017 | 28 |
2018 | 61 |
2019 | 41 |
2020 | 40 |
2021 | 50 |
2022 | 44 |
2023 | 36 |
2024 | 41 |