Ciro Boy

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CHEE-roh /ˈtʃiːroʊ/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: 'sun'; Spanish: 'lord'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ciro has its roots in the ancient Persian name Kūrush, which is believed to mean "sun" or "throne." This name was notably borne by Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, who is a significant historical figure known for his progressive governance and respect for the cultures of the lands he conquered. The name Kūrush was later adapted into Greek as Kyros, which subsequently influenced its Latin form, Cyrus.

The transition into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, led to the modern form Ciro, particularly prevalent in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations. Throughout history, the name Ciro has been associated with various notable figures, including saints and rulers.

One prominent example is Saint Ciro, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the faith, whose veneration contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Bible, where the figure of Cyrus is recognized for his role in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon, as mentioned in the Book of Isaiah and the Book of Ezra.

Culturally, the name Ciro carries connotations of leadership and nobility, reflecting its association with the powerful figure of Cyrus the Great. The name has been embraced in literature and the arts, often symbolizing strength and benevolence.

In Italian culture, Ciro is sometimes used in diminutive forms such as Ciri, which further emphasizes its affectionate and familial connections. Overall, the name Ciro encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy that has persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Ciro

In this section, you will find notable people named Ciro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ciro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ciro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ciro Immobile is a footballer best known for playing with Lazio and the Italian national team.

Ciro Ferrara is a former footballer and coach best known for his time with Napoli and the Italian national team.

Fictional characters named Ciro

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Ciro is a fictional character from the novel and film series The Witcher. He is a young prince and a key figure in the story, known for his destiny intertwined with Geralt of Rivia.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ciro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucaMarcoNicoLeoAlessandroMatteo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ciro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CyrusSiroCirocCianCleoCillianCirocco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ciro was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Ciro has ranked as high as #5036 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Ciro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ciro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ciro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ciro.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 43 43
2024 59 59
2023 38 38
2022 57 57
2021 33 33
2020 32 32
2019 34 34
2018 20 20
2017 23 23
2016 21 21
2015 24 24
2014 24 24
2013 19 19
2012 22 22
2011 15 15
2010 28 28
2009 24 24
2008 36 36
2007 32 32
2006 25 25
2005 34 34
2004 32 32
2003 25 25
2002 26 26
2001 36 36
2000 35 35
1999 20 20
1998 17 17
1997 23 23
1996 17 17
1995 24 24
1994 32 32
1993 18 18
1992 35 35
1991 34 34
1990 27 27
1989 16 16
1988 22 22
1987 22 22
1986 26 26
1985 18 18
1984 19 19
1983 16 16
1982 16 16
1981 26 26
1980 21 21
1979 19 19
1978 22 22
1977 24 24
1976 19 19
1975 18 18
1974 28 28
1973 28 28
1972 20 20
1971 23 23
1970 19 19
1969 20 20
1968 31 31
1967 14 14
1966 19 19
1965 23 23
1964 25 25
1963 13 13
1962 20 20
1961 23 23
1960 27 27
1959 23 23
1958 21 21
1957 17 17
1956 19 19
1955 26 26
1954 22 22
1953 21 21
1952 18 18
1951 22 22
1950 18 18
1949 11 11
1948 21 21
1947 16 16
1946 22 22
1945 24 24
1944 14 14
1943 19 19
1942 19 19
1941 21 21
1940 17 17
1939 11 11
1938 21 21
1937 9 9
1936 14 14
1935 24 24
1934 21 21
1933 18 18
1932 22 22
1931 20 20
1930 20 20
1929 27 27
1928 26 26
1927 20 20
1926 19 19
1925 21 21
1924 22 22
1923 30 30
1922 21 21
1921 20 20
1920 21 21
1919 13 13
1918 14 14
1917 9 9
1916 18 18
1915 20 20
1914 10 10
1913 7 7
1912 11 11
1907 6 6

Top States for Ciro (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 9
38%
TX 8
33%
FL 7
29%