girl's name
Cybele
see-BEL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 451
Cybele is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1973, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cybele Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Cybele?
In 2010, Cybele was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Cybele Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Cybele Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Cybèle | Cybèle is a rare spelling of Cybele, written with a grave accent and recorded about 105 times, mostly in France. | 105 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Cybele
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cybele Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cybele over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cybele
- French see-BEL
Sibling Names for Cybele
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cybele — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cybele
How popular is the name Cybele?
In 2010, Cybele was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Cybele a girl's or a boy's name?
Cybele is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cybele?
Cybele has 2 syllables.
When was Cybele most popular?
Cybele peaked in 1973, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Cybele a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cybele currently ranks #2,570 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.