Sire
boy name#1466 in 2025Sire entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #1225 in 2020, ranks #1466 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1998–2025
#1466
rank today
#1225
peak (2020)
121
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7809 |
| 2000s | #6733 |
| 2010s | #2161 |
| 2020s | #1390 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sire has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Sire are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sire is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sire in 2025?
- Sire ranks #1466 among US boy names in 2025, with 121 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sire most popular?
- Sire peaked in 2020, reaching #1225 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sire with classmates?
- Sire will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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