Syrus
Syrus is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Sun, throne, or young.
Origin and history
Syrus is a spelling variant of the classic name Cyrus, which has ancient Old Persian roots. It is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'sun' or 'young', linked to the famous Persian monarch Cyrus the Great. In the United States, it is a relatively rare modern alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,079 babies in the United States have been named Syrus since 1880. It ranks #2831 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1326.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.2 %)
- TX (24.2 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NY (4 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 551 |
| 2010-2019 | 743 |
| 2020-2029 | 629 |
Fun facts
- Syrus is a phonetic alternative to Cyrus, swapping the traditional initial 'C' for an 'S' to reinforce its soft sound.
- The root name originates from Kuruš, the ancient Old Persian name borne by the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.