Sire
Sire is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lord, master, or father.
Origin and history
Sire originated as an honorific title for a monarch or respected authority, deriving ultimately from Old French and Latin roots. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the United States alongside other noble title-names for boys. The name carries connotations of authority, majesty, and respect.
Popularity in the United States
1,715 babies in the United States have been named Sire since 1880. It ranks #3073 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1188.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (13 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 761 |
| 2020-2029 | 805 |
Fun facts
- The term sire traces back to Old French senior and Latin senior, meaning elder or master.
- Sire has seen a significant rise in usage in the 2020s as parents increasingly choose royal titles as given names.