Sir
Sir is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Title of honor, lord, or respected sir.
Origin and history
Sir is a vocabulary name derived from an honorific title of respect and knighthood in Great Britain. Traditionally used as a formal form of address, it has gained modern usage as a bold given name in the United States. Its recent usage in the U.S. has seen a noticeable increase, though it remains relatively rare overall.
Popularity in the United States
2,172 babies in the United States have been named Sir since 1880. It ranks #2773 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1383.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- TX (24 %)
- FL (10.9 %)
- OH (10.5 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 283 |
| 2000-2010 | 384 |
| 2010-2019 | 613 |
| 2020-2029 | 559 |
Fun facts
- The word 'sir' originated in Middle English as a variant of 'sire', used historically to address nobility and knights.
- The name gained increased global media attention after musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z named their son Sir in 2017.