Cyren
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "empress" or "young one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Cyren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cyren today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyren births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyren. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cyren. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,592
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Cyren: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cyren 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 Cyren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyren
The name Cyren has its roots in ancient Greek culture, originating from the word "kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." This name likely first appeared during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
In Greek mythology, Cyren was a name associated with the Sirens, mythical creatures depicted as beautiful women who lured sailors with their enchanting voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast. The Sirens were sometimes referred to as the "Cyrene maidens," linking the name to these alluring and dangerous figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cyren can be found in the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer, where the hero Odysseus encounters the Sirens during his journey home from the Trojan War. This ancient text, composed around the 8th century BCE, serves as an early historical reference for the name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Cyren. In the 3rd century BCE, Cyren of Cyrene was a Greek philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to the field of geometry. He is credited with discovering the first known proof of the infinitude of prime numbers.
During the Byzantine Empire, Cyren Palaiologos (c. 1350 - 1402) was a prominent military commander and statesman who played a crucial role in defending Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks. His bravery and leadership during this tumultuous period earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
In the 16th century, Cyren Browne (1542 - 1615) was an English poet and dramatist who gained recognition for his lyrical works and plays performed at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. His poem "Britannia's Pastorals" is considered a notable literary achievement of the Elizabethan era.
During the Renaissance, Cyren Gatto (1504 - 1572) was an Italian sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo Farnese and the Church of the Gesù.
In the 19th century, Cyren Edmonstone (1824 - 1890) was a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the Far East and South America. His writings and collections of specimens made significant contributions to the study of natural history during the Victorian era.
People
Cyren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyren as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cyren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyren 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Cyren a common name?
We classify Cyren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyren most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyren was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyren is about 3 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 Cyren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cyren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyren 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 Cyren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cyren 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 Cyren 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 named Cyren?
Find out how many people share the name Cyren on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.