Cyrus
boy name#268 in 2025Cyrus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #216 in 1880, ranks #268 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#268
rank today
#216
peak (1880)
1,284
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #251 |
| 1890s | #349 |
| 1900s | #445 |
| 1910s | #513 |
| 1920s | #605 |
| 1930s | #677 |
| 1940s | #753 |
| 1950s | #798 |
| 1960s | #847 |
| 1970s | #831 |
| 1980s | #726 |
| 1990s | #711 |
| 2000s | #503 |
| 2010s | #448 |
| 2020s | #310 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cyrus has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 24,500 people named Cyrus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cyrus alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cyrus in 2025?
- Cyrus ranks #268 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,284 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cyrus most popular?
- Cyrus peaked in 1880, reaching #216 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cyrus with classmates?
- Cyrus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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