Syble
Syble is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Prophetess or oracle.
Origin and history
Syble is a variant spelling of Sibyl, originating from the ancient Greek word 'sibylla,' meaning prophetess or oracle. Historically present in Western Europe, the name enjoyed moderate popularity in the early 20th century in the United States but is rarely used today. It remains a distinctive vintage name option.
Popularity in the United States
5,541 babies in the United States have been named Syble since 1880. It ranks #2307 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.4 %)
- AL (15.2 %)
- AR (12.3 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- MS (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 138 |
| 1910-1920 | 810 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,933 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,322 |
| 1940-1950 | 825 |
| 1950-1960 | 304 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- In classical antiquity, a sibyl was a female prophet who uttered divine revelations from the gods.
- Syble is a less common historic U.S. spelling variant of the traditional English name Sybil or Sibyl.