Cyrie
A feminine variation of the name Cyrus, meaning "far-sighted" or "sun".
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Cyrie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cyrie today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyrie births was 2018 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyrie. 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
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2018
22 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,690
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Cyrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cyrie 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 81 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
Cyrie 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 Cyrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyrie
The name Cyrie is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word "Kyrios," which means "lord" or "master." It is believed to have emerged during the classical period of Greek civilization, around the 5th century BC.
In ancient Greek mythology, Cyrie was the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of power and authority. This likely influenced the name's meaning and its association with leadership and dominance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cyrie can be found in the works of the Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his dialogues, Plato mentions a character named Cyrie, though little is known about the specific context or significance of this individual.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Cyrie gained popularity among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was often used as a title of respect for members of the clergy or nobility.
In the 11th century, a Byzantine emperor named Cyrie III Doukas ruled the empire from 1059 to 1067. He is remembered for his efforts to reform the imperial administration and his conflicts with the powerful noble families of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Cyrie was a Greek scholar and philosopher from the 15th century, known as Cyrie Callistus. He was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period and played a significant role in the revival of classical Greek learning in Europe.
In the 16th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Cyrie van Diemen was born in 1586. He is best known for his voyages to the East Indies and his role in the establishment of the Dutch East India Company's presence in the region.
A more recent historical figure with the name Cyrie was Cyrie Gaitskellis, a Greek politician and prime minister of Greece from 1963 to 1965. He played a significant role in the country's political landscape during a turbulent period in its modern history.
While the name Cyrie has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has evolved and been adapted over the centuries, carrying with it a sense of authority, power, and leadership. Despite its historical significance, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times.
People
Cyrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyrie 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
Cyrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyrie 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Cyrie a common name?
We classify Cyrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyrie was 2018, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyrie is about 6 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 Cyrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cyrie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyrie 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 Cyrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cyrie 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 Cyrie 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 have Cyrie as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.