Byrl is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by author Anne Rice for her character in the novel "The Vampire Lestat". The name Byrl has no specific meaning or history behind it, as it was invented by Rice for use in her fictional world. Despite its lack of traditional significance, Byrl has gained some popularity among parents looking for distinctive and unusual names for their daughters. It is pronounced like "by-irl" with a soft 'b' sound at the beginning.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Byrl experienced varying popularity over several decades in the United States, with peaks and valleys in its usage.
The name first appears in the records in 1907 with five births that year. It then fluctuates between five to nine births annually from 1912 to 1915 before experiencing a significant increase in 1916 with eighteen births, followed by another peak in 1917 with twenty-four births.
The years 1918 to 1930 show some consistency, with the number of births ranging between ten and twenty-two annually. However, there's a notable decrease starting from 1932, with the number of births dropping below ten each year until 1940.
From 1941 onwards, the name Byrl becomes even less common, with most years seeing fewer than ten births. The last recorded year is 1958, with nine births.
In total, there were 533 babies named Byrl born in the United States during this period. These statistics highlight that while the name Byrl was once moderately popular, its usage has significantly declined over time and it is now quite rare.