Cy Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sigh //saɪ//
Origin: Greek; Irish
Meaning: Greek: 'lord'; Irish: 'victory'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cy is derived from the Greek name Kyros, which means "lord" or "master." This name has its roots in the ancient Persian name Kūrush, which is often associated with Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE. The name Kyros was adopted into Latin as Cyrus, which later influenced its adoption into various languages, including English.
The transition into English occurred through the Latin form, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in European culture. Cyrus the Great is a significant historical figure, known for his progressive policies and the establishment of one of the largest empires in the ancient world.
His legacy is preserved in various historical texts, including the Bible, where he is mentioned as a liberator of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BCE. This biblical association has contributed to the name's enduring significance in various cultures, particularly within Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name Cy, as a diminutive of Cyrus, has been used in various contexts, often evoking notions of leadership and strength. In addition to its historical roots, the name has cultural resonance in literature and the arts, where figures named Cyrus have appeared in works ranging from ancient texts to modern interpretations.
The name's simplicity and strong connotations have allowed it to maintain a presence across different eras, reflecting a blend of historical gravitas and personal identity.
Famous people named Cy
In this section, you will find notable people named Cy. 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 Cy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Cy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Cy Young is a baseball player best known for the Cy Young Award, being a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, and his career wins record.
Fictional characters named Cy
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Cy is a fictional character from the video game series Mega Man. He is a robot master known for his abilities and contributions to the game's narrative.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cy. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cy was first seen in the United States in 1902.
Cy has ranked as high as #3150 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Louisiana, and Hawaii.
In the past 5 years the name Cy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cy 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 Cy 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 Cy.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2024 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 2023 | 82 | 75 | 7 |
| 2022 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 2021 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2020 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2019 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 2018 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2017 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 2016 | 68 | 62 | 6 |
| 2015 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 2014 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 2013 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 2012 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 2011 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 2010 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 2009 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 2008 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 2007 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 2006 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 2005 | 111 | 106 | 5 |
| 2004 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 2003 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2002 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 2001 | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 2000 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 1999 | 76 | 71 | 5 |
| 1998 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1997 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1996 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1995 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1994 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1993 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1992 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1991 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1990 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1989 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1988 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1987 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1986 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1985 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1984 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1983 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1982 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1981 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1980 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1979 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1978 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1977 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1976 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1975 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1974 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1973 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1972 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1971 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1970 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1969 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1968 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1966 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1965 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1964 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1963 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1962 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1961 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1960 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1959 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1957 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1956 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1955 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1954 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1953 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1952 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1950 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1949 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1948 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1946 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1934 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1931 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1922 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1920 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1919 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1918 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1916 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1915 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Cy (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 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |