Syrus
Every Syrus since 1982 — 2,079 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Syrus
Syrus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,820 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,079 American babies have been named Syrus. Its peak came in 2022, when 122 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 Syrus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Syrus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #1,820 |
| 2024 | 98 | #1,707 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,481 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,492 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,656 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1,646 |
| 2019 | 90 | #1,752 |
| 2018 | 84 | #1,820 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,956 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,043 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1,976 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,061 |
| 2013 | 90 | #1,673 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,045 |
| 2011 | 55 | #2,337 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,003 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,162 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1,965 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,066 |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,031 |
| 2005 | 44 | #2,560 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,232 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,931 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,549 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2,270 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,370 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,699 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Syrus in 2025?
Syrus ranked #1,820 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Syrus?
2,079 babies have been named Syrus in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Syrus most popular?
Syrus peaked in 2022, when 122 newborns received the name.
Is Syrus a boy or girl name?
Syrus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Syrus rising or falling?
Syrus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.