Rising since 2010, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Siren since 2006
Babies named Siren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Siren is a modern, striking name drawn from Greek mythology. First recorded in U.S. births in 2006, it remains rare, ranking #8,362 in 2025, where it appeared in roughly 1 in 133,939 births. Its peak popularity came in 2020, and it has been rising steadily since 2010, reflecting a growing taste for mythological and word names. Unlike more ancient names, Siren has no long history as a personal name; its adoption is a purely contemporary phenomenon. The name lacks strong regional ties and has not appeared in any state's top rankings. For parents drawn to names with a powerful, otherworldly feel, Siren offers a distinctive alternative to more common mythological picks like Luna or Aurora.
The name derives from the Greek 'Seirēn' (Σειρήν), referring to the half-bird, half-woman creatures of Greek mythology. The name entered English usage as a word for any dangerously seductive woman and later for a loud warning device. As a given name, it is a modern, literary-inspired choice, first appearing in U.S. records in 2006 and likely influenced by the positive associations with allure and song rather than danger.
Sibling names for Siren
Names that share Siren's style, for a brother or sister.
