Cyril Boy

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
64%
PA 5
36%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18837
18845
188512
188711
188810
188912
189016
189110
189231
189328
189428
189521
189637
189736
189827
189939
190041
190134
190250
190342
190440
190538
190645
190746
190845
190948
191060
191175
1912146
1913172
1914232
1915273
1916328
1917307
1918312
1919304
1920277
1921328
1922299
1923260
1924282
1925267
1926264
1927265
1928234
1929197
1930211
1931176
1932158
1933151
1934149
1935129
1936132
1937118
193891
1939108
1940121
1941108
1942130
1943115
194494
194589
194692
1947104
194887
1949101
195082
195188
195287
195384
195492
195578
195691
195785
195886
195972
196075
196173
196279
196364
196457
196559
196656
196749
196847
196953
197055
197148
197253
197350
197437
197548
197647
197744
197847
197938
198035
198163
198257
198341
198448
198541
198638
198749
198839
198937
199049
199153
199247
199353
199441
199544
199624
199734
199834
199942
200052
200150
200241
200339
200444
200544
200647
200742
200848
200940
201046
201141
201242
201344
201445
201542
201642
201728
201861
201941
202040
202150
202244
202336
202441