Cy
Cy is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sun, lord, or master (derived as a diminutive of Cyrus or Cyril).
Origin and history
Cy is a concise masculine given name, traditionally used as a short form for names like Cyrus or Cyril. Rooted in ancient Greek and Persian traditions, it carries meanings linked to authority or mastery. In the United States, it remains a rare but stable modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,898 babies in the United States have been named Cy since 1880. It ranks #2040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1572.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (26.8 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
- HI (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 63 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 78 |
| 1950-1960 | 211 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 501 |
| 2000-2010 | 892 |
| 2010-2019 | 803 |
| 2020-2029 | 355 |
Famous people named Cy
- Cy Young: Athlete, Baseball Pitcher
- Cy Twombly: Artist, Painter
Fun facts
- Cy Young, after whom Major League Baseball's prestigious pitching award is named, popularized the nickname Cy in American sports history.
- Although frequently given as an independent name today, it originally developed as an abbreviation for names like Cyrus, Cyril, or Seymour.