Sirus
Every Sirus since 1995 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sirus
Sirus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,362 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 358 American babies have been named Sirus. Its peak came in 2020, when 22 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 Sirus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sirus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,362 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,777 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,043 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,426 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,520 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,126 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,741 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,911 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,535 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,631 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,993 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,475 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,664 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,503 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,379 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,817 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,742 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,006 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,574 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,199 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,551 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,095 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sirus in 2025?
Sirus ranked #5,362 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sirus?
358 babies have been named Sirus in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sirus most popular?
Sirus peaked in 2020, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Sirus a boy or girl name?
Sirus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sirus rising or falling?
Sirus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.