Is Cyrus a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Cyrus is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Cyrus?

It’s currently ranked #241 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Cyrus Boy

Popularity: #241 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSY-rus / /ˈsaɪrəs/

Persian; Greek

Meaning

Persian: 'sun'; Greek: 'lord'

Historical & Cultural Background

Cyrus is a name of Persian origin, famously borne by Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. The name has been used in various cultures, including Greek, where it is associated with leadership and nobility. In the Bible, Cyrus is recognized for allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem after their Babylonian exile. The name has remained popular in various forms throughout history.

Trend Summary

Cyrus has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Cyril Syrus Sirius Cyrano Cyris

Variants

International Variants

Ciro (Italian)
Kyrus (Latin)

Famous people named Cyrus

Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire and is known for his innovative approach to governance and respect for the cultures of the lands he conquered.

Cyrus Vance was an American lawyer and politician who served as the District Attorney of New York County.

Cyrus D. Meade was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Cyrus Gold is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe, known as Solomon Grundy.

Fictional characters named Cyrus

Cyrus is a character in the video game series 'Cyrus' where he serves as a mentor to the protagonist.

Cyrus is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

Silas Seth Caleb Isaac Ezra Jude

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cyrus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cyrus has ranked as high as #433 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, 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)

Top States for Cyrus (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	207	16%
TX	112	9%
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%
MI	30	2%
AZ	28	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	54
1881	40
1882	46
1883	47
1884	37
1885	40
1886	59
1887	38
1888	45
1889	35
1890	31
1891	22
1892	47
1893	33
1894	27
1895	25
1896	22
1897	31
1898	25
1899	24
1900	36
1901	26
1902	22
1903	22
1904	22
1905	25
1906	33
1907	20
1908	23
1909	23
1910	27
1911	29
1912	79
1913	86
1914	87
1915	124
1916	124
1917	136
1918	140
1919	102
1920	117
1921	128
1922	139
1923	110
1924	110
1925	111
1926	129
1927	104
1928	79
1929	75
1930	94
1931	88
1932	76
1933	79
1934	87
1935	82
1936	80
1937	77
1938	75
1939	56
1940	72
1941	78
1942	69
1943	69
1944	83
1945	50
1946	74
1947	76
1948	88
1949	96
1950	80
1951	86
1952	77
1953	72
1954	78
1955	97
1956	89
1957	84
1958	92
1959	76
1960	77
1961	90
1962	88
1963	77
1964	66
1965	88
1966	63
1967	70
1968	96
1969	74
1970	100
1971	83
1972	85
1973	86
1974	91
1975	93
1976	77
1977	136
1978	133
1979	126
1980	160
1981	173
1982	143
1983	149
1984	161
1985	133
1986	135
1987	151
1988	166
1989	157
1990	152
1991	164
1992	200
1993	207
1994	190
1995	177
1996	209
1997	276
1998	357
1999	363
2000	397
2001	428
2002	506
2003	510
2004	473
2005	509
2006	502
2007	587
2008	539
2009	519
2010	535
2011	505
2012	583
2013	662
2014	640
2015	637
2016	732
2017	734
2018	817
2019	755
2020	842
2021	933
2022	1,043
2023	1,122
2024	1,380