Syria
girl nameSyria entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #3566 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#3566
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4651 |
| 1960s | #6539 |
| 1970s | #8422 |
| 1980s | #10044 |
| 1990s | #9702 |
| 2000s | #5336 |
| 2010s | #8252 |
| 2020s | #13013 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Syria are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Syria alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Syria in 2025?
- Syria is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Syria most popular?
- Syria peaked in 2004, reaching #3566 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Syria with classmates?
- Syria will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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