Cyrus Boy

Popularity: #256 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SY-rus //ˈsaɪrəs//

Origin: Persian; Greek

Meaning: Persian: 'sun'; Greek: 'lord'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cyrus has its roots in ancient languages, primarily deriving from the Persian name "Kūrush," which is believed to mean "sun" or "throne." The name entered the Greek lexicon as "Kyrus," and from there it was adopted into Latin as "Cyrus." The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin form, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in European cultures. This etymological journey reflects a blend of linguistic influences from Persian to Greek and Latin, ultimately enriching the English language with its historical significance.

Historically, the name Cyrus is most famously associated with Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE. His reign marked a significant period in ancient history, as he is credited with the establishment of one of the largest empires of the ancient world and for his progressive policies, including the respect for the customs and religions of the lands he conquered.

The biblical figure of Cyrus is also notable; he is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Isaiah, where he is referred to as the anointed one who would allow the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple, a pivotal event in Jewish history. Culturally, the name Cyrus carries connotations of leadership and benevolence, often symbolizing strength and wisdom.

The legacy of Cyrus the Great has resonated through the ages, influencing various cultures and inspiring leaders and thinkers throughout history. The name has also been associated with various historical figures, including several kings and rulers in different regions, further solidifying its significance.

In addition, the diminutive form "Cy" has emerged in various contexts, though it is less historically prominent than the full name. Overall, the name Cyrus embodies a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Famous people named Cyrus

In this section, you will find notable people named Cyrus. 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 Cyrus who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Cyrus the Great is a king best known for founding the Achaemenid Empire and the Cyrus Cylinder.

Cyrus Dobre is a social media personality best known for being part of the Dobre Brothers.

Cyrus Vance Jr. is a lawyer best known for serving as the District Attorney of Manhattan.

Fictional characters named Cyrus

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Cyrus is a fictional character from the animated series DuckTales. He is a member of the Beagle Boys, known for his cunning plans to steal from Scrooge McDuck.

Cyrus is a fictional character from the video game series Pokémon. He is the leader of Team Galactic, seeking to create a new universe by harnessing the power of Legendary Pokémon.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cyrus. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cyrus was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Cyrus has ranked as high as #484 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cyrus 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 Cyrus 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 Cyrus.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,296 1,284 12
2024 1,400 1,389 11
2023 1,133 1,124 9
2022 1,055 1,045 10
2021 943 933 10
2020 853 843 10
2019 756 756 0
2018 823 817 6
2017 739 734 5
2016 732 732 0
2015 638 638 0
2014 645 640 5
2013 663 663 0
2012 583 583 0
2011 505 505 0
2010 535 535 0
2009 519 519 0
2008 539 539 0
2007 587 587 0
2006 502 502 0
2005 509 509 0
2004 473 473 0
2003 510 510 0
2002 506 506 0
2001 428 428 0
2000 397 397 0
1999 363 363 0
1998 357 357 0
1997 276 276 0
1996 209 209 0
1995 177 177 0
1994 190 190 0
1993 207 207 0
1992 200 200 0
1991 164 164 0
1990 152 152 0
1989 157 157 0
1988 166 166 0
1987 151 151 0
1986 135 135 0
1985 133 133 0
1984 161 161 0
1983 149 149 0
1982 143 143 0
1981 172 172 0
1980 160 160 0
1979 126 126 0
1978 133 133 0
1977 136 136 0
1976 77 77 0
1975 93 93 0
1974 91 91 0
1973 86 86 0
1972 85 85 0
1971 83 83 0
1970 100 100 0
1969 74 74 0
1968 96 96 0
1967 70 70 0
1966 63 63 0
1965 88 88 0
1964 66 66 0
1963 77 77 0
1962 88 88 0
1961 90 90 0
1960 77 77 0
1959 76 76 0
1958 92 92 0
1957 84 84 0
1956 89 89 0
1955 97 97 0
1954 78 78 0
1953 72 72 0
1952 77 77 0
1951 86 86 0
1950 80 80 0
1949 96 96 0
1948 88 88 0
1947 76 76 0
1946 74 74 0
1945 50 50 0
1944 83 83 0
1943 69 69 0
1942 69 69 0
1941 78 78 0
1940 72 72 0
1939 56 56 0
1938 75 75 0
1937 77 77 0
1936 80 80 0
1935 82 82 0
1934 87 87 0
1933 79 79 0
1932 76 76 0
1931 88 88 0
1930 94 94 0
1929 75 75 0
1928 79 79 0
1927 104 104 0
1926 129 129 0
1925 111 111 0
1924 110 110 0
1923 110 110 0
1922 139 139 0
1921 128 128 0
1920 117 117 0
1919 102 102 0
1918 140 140 0
1917 136 136 0
1916 124 124 0
1915 124 124 0
1914 87 87 0
1913 86 86 0
1912 79 79 0
1911 29 29 0
1910 27 27 0
1909 23 23 0
1908 23 23 0
1907 20 20 0
1906 33 33 0
1905 25 25 0
1904 22 22 0
1903 22 22 0
1902 22 22 0
1901 26 26 0
1900 36 36 0
1899 24 24 0
1898 25 25 0
1897 31 31 0
1896 22 22 0
1895 25 25 0
1894 27 27 0
1893 33 33 0
1892 47 47 0
1891 22 22 0
1890 31 31 0
1889 35 35 0
1888 45 45 0
1887 38 38 0
1886 59 59 0
1885 40 40 0
1884 37 37 0
1883 47 47 0
1882 46 46 0
1881 40 40 0
1880 54 54 0

Top States for Cyrus (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 207
15%
TX 112
8%
NY 71
5%
FL 69
5%
PA 55
4%
VA 49
4%
NC 45
3%
WA 44
3%
OH 43
3%
GA 40
3%
TN 35
3%
MO 35
3%
IN 32
2%
CO 32
2%
MI 30
2%
AZ 28
2%
IL 27
2%
IA 26
2%
MD 26
2%
OR 26
2%
MA 25
2%
OK 24
2%
NJ 22
2%
KY 22
2%
WI 22
2%
NV 19
1%
MN 19
1%
LA 19
1%
AR 18
1%
SC 17
1%
CT 15
1%
NE 15
1%
UT 13
1%
WV 12
1%
ID 9
1%
KS 9
1%
AL 9
1%
HI 9
1%
NM 6
0%
DE 6
0%
MS 6
0%
DC 5
0%
AK 5
0%
MT 5
0%