Holding steady.
Popularity of Spiros since 1918
Babies named Spiros per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 175 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 56 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Spiros, a Greek masculine name, peaked in U.S. usage in 1977, reflecting a modest but consistent presence among Greek American families. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 and has maintained a stable trajectory since then, without ranking among the top 1000 names. While the meaning of its root, Spyridon, is debated, the name carries cultural significance through Saint Spyridon. Top states for the name have been those with substantial Greek communities, though specific states are not listed in the data. Spiros remains a distinctive choice, avoided by the mainstream but steeped in heritage.
Spiros is a modern Greek short form of Spyridon, a name of debated etymology. It is often linked to the Greek word 'spyris' (basket) or 'aspis' (shield). Saint Spyridon, a 4th-century bishop, is a significant figure in Greek Orthodoxy, lending the name enduring popularity in Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Spyro
Sibling names for Spiros
Names that share Spiros's style, for a brother or sister.
