Cyaire
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly French or Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Cyaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cyaire today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyaire births was 2024 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyaire. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
2024
71 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,096
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Cyaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cyaire from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 155 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cyaire by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cyaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cyaires live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Cyaire, while Maryland, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyaire
The name Cyaire is an intriguing and unique moniker that has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization. This pre-Roman culture, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, left a lasting impact on the region's linguistic and cultural landscape.
Cyaire is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "cyairi," which translates to "keeper of secrets" or "guardian of mysteries." This name was often bestowed upon individuals who held positions of trust and confidence, such as advisors to rulers or keepers of sacred knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cyaire can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This inscription, discovered in the ancient city of Veii, mentions a prominent figure named Cyaire who was revered for their wisdom and counsel.
Throughout the centuries, the name Cyaire has appeared in various historical records and texts, though its usage has been relatively rare. In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Bologna, Italy, known as Cyaire of Reggio, gained recognition for his works on ethics and metaphysics.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Cyaire Bellini, born in 1470 in Venice, became renowned for their exquisite portraits and religious works, which adorned the walls of many churches and noble households throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, a French diplomat and writer named Cyaire de Montesquieu, born in 1689, made significant contributions to political philosophy and played a crucial role in shaping the ideas that influenced the French Revolution.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cyaire was a German composer and musician, Cyaire Schubert, born in 1797. His beautiful melodies and lieder (art songs) have been celebrated and performed by musicians worldwide for generations.
While the name Cyaire may be uncommon in modern times, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Etruscan culture and the remarkable individuals who have carried this name throughout the ages.
People
Cyaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyaire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cyaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyaire going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Cyaire a common name?
We classify Cyaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyaire was 2024, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyaire is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cyaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cyaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyaire in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cyaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cyaire in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cyaire can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cyaire?
You can see how many Americans are named Cyaire on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.