A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Syble since 1895
Babies named Syble per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 |
| 1900s | 138 |
| 1910s | 810 |
| 1920s | 1,933 |
| 1930s | 1,322 |
| 1940s | 825 |
| 1950s | 304 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Syble is a vintage name that saw its peak popularity in 1919, when it was the 1919th most popular name that year. After decades of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, signaling a possible revival. Though its first recorded use was in 1895, Syble remains rare today, with no current ranking in the top 1000. Parents drawn to early 20th century names may find Syble an appealing alternative to more common choices like Sybil or Hazel.
Syble is a respelling of Sybil, which derives from the Greek word "sibylla" meaning "prophetess." In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the Sibyls were prophetic women who delivered oracles. The name became common in the English-speaking world through the medieval legend of the Tiburtine Sibyl and was revived in the 19th century.
Where Syble is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sib, Syb
Sibling names for Syble
Names that share Syble's style, for a brother or sister.
