Sire
Every Sire since 1998 — 1,715 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sire
Sire is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,475 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,715 American babies have been named Sire. Its peak came in 2022, when 159 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sire stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sire year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | #1,475 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,682 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1,456 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1,242 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,296 |
| 2020 | 153 | #1,230 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1,448 |
| 2018 | 123 | #1,430 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1,579 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,636 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1,869 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,251 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,248 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,264 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,211 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,037 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,404 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,243 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,156 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,493 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,465 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,880 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sire in 2025?
Sire ranked #1,475 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sire?
1,715 babies have been named Sire in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sire most popular?
Sire peaked in 2022, when 159 newborns received the name.
Is Sire a boy or girl name?
Sire is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sire rising or falling?
Sire is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.