Prophetess or oracle
Derived from the Greek word 'sibylla', referring to the female oracles of the ancient world who were believed to possess divine knowledge. The name became popular in the Middle Ages and saw a revival in the 19th century.
Less common today
Sibyl isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,413 in 2025.
The youngest Crawley daughter · Downton Abbey
The tragic actress and love interest of Dorian Gray · The Picture of Dorian Gray
Acclaimed English Shakespearean actress
The sharp-tongued co-owner of the hotel · Fawlty Towers
Heroine of the American Revolutionary War
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
