Siri
Siri is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Beautiful victory or beautiful advisor.
Origin and history
Siri is a Scandinavian short form of Sigrid, derived from Old Norse elements meaning beautiful victory. It was historically a classic name in Northern Europe before gaining widespread global recognition through Apple's virtual assistant, introduced in 2011. In the United States, its usage as a baby name was relatively uncommon and dropped significantly after the release of the technology.
Popularity in the United States
2,331 babies in the United States have been named Siri since 1880. It ranks #3649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- MN (29.7 %)
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- WA (7.5 %)
- NY (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 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 180 |
| 1960-1970 | 160 |
| 1970-1980 | 212 |
| 1980-1990 | 228 |
| 1990-2000 | 251 |
| 2000-2010 | 719 |
| 2010-2019 | 505 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Siri
- Siri Hustvedt: Author, Novelist
- Siri Lindley: Triathlete, Coach
Fun facts
- Siri originated in Scandinavia as a short form of the ancient name Sigrid, which dates back to the Viking era.
- The name saw a dramatic decrease in U.S. baby naming popularity after Apple launched its Siri voice assistant in 2011.