Baby Name Popularity Profile

Cyrus

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cyrus.

National Rank (2025)
#268
All-Time Peak Rank
#216 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
29,208
Unisex Distribution 99.7% Boy / 0.3% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Cyrus Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

📖 The Story Behind Cyrus

According to SSA data, Cyrus achieved its highest historical rank of #216 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,389 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 101.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cyrus scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +101.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,389 Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 441
1890s: 287
1900s: 252
1910s: 934
1920s: 1,102
1930s: 794
1940s: 755
1950s: 831
1960s: 789
1970s: 1,010
1980s: 1,527
1990s: 2,295
2000s: 4,970
2010s: 6,603
2020s: 6,618

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Cy-rus
Letter Count 5 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Hawaii
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint South
States with Core Active Data 50 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Hawaii #72 295 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #248 197 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 70 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #213 762 2024 +15.6% Growth
Oregon #236 425 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #204 176 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #243 486 2024 Insufficient historical volume
California #248 3,634 2024 +23.0% Growth
Arizona #345 429 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #323 183 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #228 269 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #251 1,045 2025 +115.8% Growth
Virginia #164 669 2025 +120.0% Growth
North Carolina #296 830 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #303 386 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #320 1,823 2025 +132.0% Growth
District of Columbia #175 99 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #341 407 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #273 1,610 2024 +68.3% Growth
Georgia #388 577 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #265 1,078 2024 +12.5% Growth
Missouri #295 447 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #318 354 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #241 882 2025 +100.0% Growth
Tennessee #275 381 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #325 349 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #223 410 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #159 76 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #264 849 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #311 420 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #225 187 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #315 215 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #314 220 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #186 108 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #306 155 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #190 46 2009 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #269 199 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #288 495 2023 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #148 116 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #306 213 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #235 128 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 35 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #471 307 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #216 21 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 16 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #341 163 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #267 28 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 10 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 27 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #340 43 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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