Syre
Syre is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lord, master, or father; derived from the archaic English term of respect.
Origin and history
Syre is a modern English name variant, likely derived from the archaic title of respect 'sire' or used as a stylistic phonetic spelling. It gained increased visibility in the late 2010s following its use in popular culture, notably as an album title. Its usage in the United States remains relatively rare but has seen a noticeable rise among recent births.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Syre since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1578.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (19.4 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 223 |
| 2020-2029 | 349 |
Fun facts
- The name experienced a surge in U.S. usage following the 2017 release of the hip-hop album 'SYRE' by Jaden Smith.
- It shares its root with the Old French 'sire' and Latin 'senior', historically used to address royalty or elders.