Cyril
- Pronunciation
- [Cy-ril]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Master: Lord.
- Origin
- English
Cyril Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,993 baby boys have been named Cyril. The name peaked in 1916 with 328 US births that year (rank #283). In 2024, ranked #2997 nationally — 2,714 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Cyril
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cyril births are: Pennsylvania (1,092), New York (956), Ohio (536).
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5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cyril's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Cyril
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cy | Master: Lord. | Male | English |
Famous People Named Cyril
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Cyril.
- Cyril Clarke was a British physicist and scientist known for his work on prevention of Rh disease of the newborn.
- Cyril Connolly was an English literary critic and novelist.
- Cyril Domb was a Jewish physicist known for his works on reconciling science and religion.
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Compare Cyril to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cyril against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).