In 2024, 1,380 boys in the United States were named Cyrus, making it the 254th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 459th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Cyrus go back to 1880, and 27,974 babies have been given the name since.
A Persian name meaning "sun" or "throne". Its ancient connections and distinctive sound have a regal, timeless quality. Carries historical weight as the name of the founder of the Persian Empire.
Cyrus is of Persian origin, described as historic and vintage in style.
In 2024, Cyrus went to 11 girls and 1,380 boys — 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Persian name meaning "sun" or "throne". Its ancient connections and distinctive sound have a regal, timeless quality.
Cyrus is of Persian origin, and is usually described as historic and vintage in style.
In 2024, 1,380 boys in the United States were named Cyrus, making it the 254th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Cyrus went to 11 girls and 1,380 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.