Sible
A feminine name with Hebrew and English origins meaning "cozy" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Sible. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sible today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sible births was 1925 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sible. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sible is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sibles were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sible. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1925
12 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1945 SSA rank
#5,165
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Sible: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sible from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sible by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sible during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sibles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sible
The given name Sible has its origins deeply rooted in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the early medieval era. It is derived from the Old High German word "sibil," which translates to "kinsman" or "relative." This linguistic connection suggests that the name was initially associated with family ties and kinship bonds.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sible gained prominence across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural influence. Historical records from the 9th to 12th centuries showcase instances of the name being used, although its popularity and distribution varied across different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sible can be found in the Cartulary of Regensburg, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 10th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name, suggesting its usage during that time period in the region of Bavaria, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Sible. One such person was Sible von Saxe-Lauenburg (1305-1370), a German noblewoman who served as the Abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey, a prominent religious institution in the region of Saxony-Anhalt.
Another historical figure bearing the name Sible was Sible von Jülich (1325-1389), a member of the noble House of Jülich, which ruled over the Duchy of Jülich in present-day Germany. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, the name Sible is mentioned in the early medieval German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied, which dates back to the 13th century. This literary reference serves as a testament to the prevalence and recognition of the name within the Germanic cultural sphere during that era.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Sible was Sible von Oldenburg (1428-1501), a German noblewoman who held the prestigious title of Abbess of the Essen Abbey, one of the most influential religious institutions in the region of the Lower Rhine during the late medieval period.
Lastly, Sible von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt (1546-1594), a German noblewoman from the House of Schwarzburg, was a notable figure who carried the name Sible. She played a significant role in the administration and governance of the County of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt during the 16th century.
People
Sible + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sible as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sible: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sible?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sible going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Sible a common name?
We classify Sible as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sible most popular?
The single biggest year for Sible was 1925, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sible is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sible a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sible in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.