Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Cid since 1962
Babies named Cid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Cid is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1962 and consistently uncommon since. While its peak popularity occurred in 1971, it remains a low-frequency choice. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating that it has maintained a small but steady presence without significant surges or declines. The name Cid is historically tied to the legendary Spanish knight El Cid, and its Arabic root 'sayyid' conveys a sense of nobility. Despite its lack of top state concentration, the name carries significant cultural weight for those familiar with Spanish history.
Cid originates from the Arabic 'sayyid' (lord or master), which was adopted into Spanish as a title of respect. The name is famously associated with the 11th-century Castilian nobleman Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, a legendary military leader celebrated in the epic poem 'Cantar de mio Cid'. As a given name, Cid has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking cultures, though it remains rare in the United States.
Sibling names for Cid
Names that share Cid's style, for a brother or sister.
