Holding steady, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Sirus since 1995
Babies named Sirus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Sirus entered U.S. baby name records in 1995, a late 20th-century arrival that reflects the trend of phonetic respellings and celestial inspirations. As of 2025, it ranks 5,208th nationally, with approximately 1 in 94,893 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but the trajectory has remained stable, avoiding dramatic rises or falls. Among top states, Sirus has not yet concentrated in any region, suggesting a broad but thin distribution. The name's ambiguous origins, possibly blending Persian and Greek elements, contribute to its modern, open-ended appeal.
Sirus is likely a modern English coinage, perhaps inspired by the Persian name Cyrus (meaning 'sun' or 'throne') or the Greek name Sirius (referring to the Dog Star). Its first recorded usage in the U.S. dates to 1995, suggesting a recent adoption as a creative respelling. The name has seen modest but stable use since then.
Sibling names for Sirus
Names that share Sirus's style, for a brother or sister.
