Cyril
Pronunciation: [ s-IHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cyril first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 10 babies have been named Cyril in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cyril is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,758 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,758
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Cyril is also used as a boy name, ranked #3001.
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About the Name Cyril
Cyril is a girl name .
Is Cyril a boy or girl name? Cyril is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,758 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,001. Cyril is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cyril is currently ranked #69,758 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cyril include Cyr, Cyy, Cyie, and Cyrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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