Sire Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSY-re / /saɪər/English; French
Meaning
English: lord; French: sire
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'sire' historically referred to a title of respect for a man of high rank, particularly in medieval contexts. In French, 'sire' is a term of address for a lord or master, emphasizing authority and nobility.
Similar Names
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Variants
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International Variants
- Seigneur (French)
Famous people named Sire
Sire (title) — used historically for nobility.
Fictional characters named Sire
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sire was first seen in the United States in 1998. Sire has ranked as high as #1234 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sire has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sire (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 121 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 147 |
| 2022 | 159 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2024 | 100 |