Cyril
Meaninglordly · Greek
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #261 in 1902
38 babies were named Cyril in the US in 2025. It has dropped 242 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cyril you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Cyril
Cyril Collard
French author, filmmaker, composer, musician and actor (1957–1993)
Choose Cyril and your child shares a first name with Cyril Collard, a French author, filmmaker, composer, musician and actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Cyril, like who?” Cyril Collard's Wikipedia article is available in 24 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Cyril Collard on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cyril, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cyril would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCyril has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Cyrils, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1902, when it ranked #261. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCyril has slipped 242 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Cyril means “lordly”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Cyril
Cyril is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “lordly”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ril”. US birth records list Cyril for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #261 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 57 | 17,640 boys |
| 1890s | 238 | 4,196 boys |
| 1900s | 319 | 3,138 boys |
| 1910s | 331 | 3,021 boys |
| 1920s | 243 | 4,122 boys |
| 1930s | 135 | 7,402 boys |
| 1940s | 72 | 13,850 boys |
| 1950s | 42 | 23,838 boys |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,636 boys |
| 1970s | 28 | 35,311 boys |
| 1980s | 24 | 40,950 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,447 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,643 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,478 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,494 boys |
Other spellings of Cyril
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cyril
What does the name Cyril mean?
Cyril means “lordly” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Cyril?
Cyril has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cyril a boy or girl name?
Cyril is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cyril?
Cyril ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#261).