How Many People Are Named Cyril?
Complete statistics for the name Cyril: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cyril, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,124 people in the US, making up 1 in 80,025 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Cyril's over 60, it's clear this is an old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 83All 12,090 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cyril Through the Generations
Cyril has been around since 1916 when it peaked with 338 births, but its popularity has remained stable ever since. Today, there are 4,124 people named Cyril in the US, with a significant 78% being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in older generations, with 1,200 under-30s, 1,441 aged 30-60, and 9,449 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cyril's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Cyril
How Many People Have the Name Cyril?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 448 people in the United States currently share the name Cyril. That works out to roughly 1 in every 739,842 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cyril a Common or Rare Name?
Cyril is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cyril in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cyril Most Popular?
The name Cyril reached peak popularity in 1916, with 338 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cyril?
Approximately 448 people named Cyril live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 448. That works out to roughly 1 in 739,842 Americans.
Is Cyril a rare name?
Cyril is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 739,842 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cyril mean?
The meaning and origin of Cyril are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Cyril more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cyril are male and 0% are female.
When was Cyril most popular?
Cyril peaked in 1916 with 338 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.