Cyrus
How to say it: SY-russ · /ˈsaɪrəs/
Latinized form of Greek Kyros, from Old Persian Kurush; possibly meaning 'sun' or 'throne'; name of the Persian king Cyrus the Great.
Cyrus was the 271st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,284 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 92% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #194 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #271 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,284 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,416 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +92% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #194 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long on the rise, Cyrus found its peak in the 2020s. Currently at its height, additional gains look probable.
What goes with it
Bright and breathy, Cyrus sounds strong and travels well with a royal biblical heritage. Darius shares its bold ancient style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cyrus is about 1 in 101.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #432.
Famous people named Cyrus
- Cyrus the Great (599 BC–529 BC)Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (559–529 BC)
- Cyrus I (?–579 BC)Third king of the Achaemenid kingdom (625–580 BC)
- Cyrus Christie (born 1992)Irish footballer
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