Holding steady.
Popularity of Cyrena since 1900
Babies named Cyrena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cyrena's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 206 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Cyrena is a name of uncertain but likely Greek origin, possibly connected to the ancient city of Cyrene or as a feminine form of Cyrenius. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1900, but it has never reached the top 1000 rankings, indicating persistent rarity. The name experienced a peak in 1900, though with very few births. In the 1900s decade, it saw minimal usage, and it has remained stable in obscurity ever since. No top states are associated with the name due to its infrequency. Cyrena offers a distinctive, melodic alternative to more common names like Serena or Celine, appealing to parents seeking a rare but classic-sounding choice.
Cyrena is likely a feminine form of Cyrenius or a variant of Cyrene, itself from the ancient Greek city of Kyrene (Cyrene) in North Africa. The city's name may derive from the Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master', or from a pre-Greek source. The name has seen rare, sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cy, Rena, Cici
Sibling names for Cyrena
Names that share Cyrena's style, for a brother or sister.
