Cyril
3 countries#1457 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cyril was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
88,385 births recorded 1911–2022 · currently #1457 · peaked in 1973 with 4,499 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
12,131 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 1916 with 338 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
164 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2008 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
164 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Cyril’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #148 | — |
| 2004 | #193 | ↓45 |
| 2005 | #208 | ↓15 |
| 2006 | #245 | ↓37 |
| 2007 | #281 | ↓36 |
| 2008 | #343 | ↓62 |
| 2009 | #369 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #400 | ↓31 |
| 2011 | #401 | ↓1 |
| 2012 | #543 | ↓142 |
| 2013 | #599 | ↓56 |
| 2014 | #673 | ↓74 |
| 2015 | #652 | ↑21 |
| 2016 | #919 | ↓267 |
| 2017 | #906 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #1027 | ↓121 |
| 2019 | #959 | ↑68 |
| 2020 | #1292 | ↓333 |
| 2021 | #1641 | ↓349 |
| 2022 | #1457 | ↑184 |
Frequently asked questions about Cyril
Is Cyril a popular name?
Yes — Cyril currently ranks #1457 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Cyril more common for boys or girls?
Cyril is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Cyril most popular?
Cyril peaked in 1973 in France, with 4,499 recorded births that year.
Is Cyril rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Cyril’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #678 in 1911 to #1457 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Cyril?
At least 100,680 babies have been recorded with the name Cyril across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cyril popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cyril appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cyril?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Cyril include Courtney, Dawud, Dixon.
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