Holding steady.
Popularity of Syrah since 1997
Babies named Syrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Syrah is a rare, modern English feminine name directly adopted from the Syrah grape, a red wine varietal. First recorded for girls in 1997, the name reflects a contemporary trend of borrowing nature and food-related terms as given names. It reached its peak year in 2010, but has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000 and currently shows a stable trajectory with very few births annually. Its usage is concentrated in the 2010s decade, and it has not experienced a revival. While top states and one-in-N data are unavailable due to low frequency, Syrah stands as a distinctive, wine-inspired choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a modern, feminine sound.
Syrah is a modern English coinage taken directly from the name of the Syrah grape, a dark-skinned variety used to produce red wine. The grape's name is itself of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French 'Syrah' or the Persian 'Shiraz.' As a given name, Syrah first appeared in the United States in 1997, likely influenced by the popularity of wine-themed names and the phonetic appeal of names like Sarah and Sienna.
Sibling names for Syrah
Names that share Syrah's style, for a brother or sister.
