Sirius
Sirius is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glowing, burning, or scorching.
Origin and history
Sirius comes from the Ancient Greek name for the brightest star in the Earth's night sky, Sirius, which belongs to the Canis Major constellation. Its etymological root means 'glowing', 'scorching', or 'burning'. While historically rare in the United States, the name has seen increased interest in recent years due to popular culture references.
Popularity in the United States
724 babies in the United States have been named Sirius since 1880. It ranks #3952 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.6 %)
- TX (30.3 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
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 | 9 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 319 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Sirius
- Sirius Black: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- Sirius is famously known as the 'Dog Star' because it is part of the constellation Canis Major.
- The name gained significant global recognition through the character Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series.