Cy
boy name#2539 in 2025Cy entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #1013 in 1902, ranks #2539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
#2539
rank today
#1013
peak (1902)
52
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1179 |
| 1910s | #2436 |
| 1920s | #3338 |
| 1930s | #2905 |
| 1940s | #2713 |
| 1950s | #1748 |
| 1960s | #1837 |
| 1970s | #1691 |
| 1980s | #1808 |
| 1990s | #1793 |
| 2000s | #1582 |
| 2010s | #1925 |
| 2020s | #2370 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Cy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cy alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cy in 2025?
- Cy ranks #2539 among US boy names in 2025, with 52 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cy most popular?
- Cy peaked in 1902, reaching #1013 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cy with classmates?
- Cy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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