Is Sir a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sir is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #844 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Sir Boy

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsir / /sɜːr/

English; French

Meaning

English: title of respect; French: sir

Historical & Cultural Background

The name 'Sir' is derived from the English title of respect, often used to address a knight or a person of high social status. In French, 'sir' is a variant of 'sire,' which also denotes respect. The use of 'Sir' as a name is relatively rare and often reflects a cultural appreciation for nobility or chivalry. It is more commonly used as a title than as a given name.

Trend Summary

The name 'Sir' is not commonly used as a given name in the United States.

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Sibling Suggestions

Max Leo Sam Finn Jude Troy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sir was first seen in the United States in 1967. Sir has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Sir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sir (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	10	28%
TX	10	28%
GA	6	17%
FL	5	14%
PA	5	14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1967	5
1968	6
1970	6
1971	7
1972	5
1973	8
1974	9
1975	7
1976	14
1977	15
1978	20
1979	19
1980	22
1981	21
1982	27
1983	22
1984	30
1985	17
1986	17
1987	15
1988	24
1989	17
1990	39
1991	43
1992	30
1993	27
1994	26
1995	16
1996	19
1997	31
1998	25
1999	27
2000	20
2001	29
2002	35
2003	44
2004	44
2005	47
2006	41
2007	43
2008	47
2009	34
2010	49
2011	34
2012	33
2013	55
2014	58
2015	55
2016	51
2017	56
2018	111
2019	111
2020	110
2021	123
2022	96
2023	84
2024	80