Ciro
Ciro is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Sun, throne, or young boy.
Origin and history
Ciro is the Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus, originating from Ancient Greek and Old Persian roots. Historically associated with ancient royalty, the name maintains a steady and distinctive presence in the United States. It remains a relatively rare choice in contemporary American usage while holding classic Mediterranean roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,587 babies in the United States have been named Ciro since 1880. It ranks #2549 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.6 %)
- TX (27.4 %)
- CA (16.6 %)
- NJ (3.3 %)
- FL (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 102 |
| 1920-1930 | 227 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 184 |
| 1950-1960 | 207 |
| 1960-1970 | 215 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 247 |
| 2000-2010 | 305 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 262 |
Famous people named Ciro
- Ciro Immobile: athlete, soccer player
Fun facts
- Ciro derives ultimately from the Old Persian name Kuruš, famously borne by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
- The name is shared across Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking regions with slight variations in pronunciation.