Ocyrus
An uncommon masculine name of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Ocyrus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ocyrus today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ocyrus births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ocyrus. 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 Ocyrus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,641
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Ocyrus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ocyrus 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 Ocyrus 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 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ocyrus
The given name Ocyrus has its origins in ancient Greece. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "okyros," meaning "swift" or "rapid." The name was commonly used in the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ocyrus can be found in the works of ancient Greek historians and writers. Notably, Plutarch, the renowned Greek biographer and essayist (c. 46 AD - c. 120 AD), mentioned an individual named Ocyrus in his writings.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Ocyrus maintained a presence within the Greek-speaking regions of the Byzantine Empire. Several notable figures bore this name, including Ocyrus of Thessalonica, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD.
As the centuries passed, the name Ocyrus continued to be used, albeit sporadically, across various parts of Europe and the Mediterranean. One notable individual was Ocyrus of Genoa, an Italian explorer and navigator who was born in 1315 AD and is credited with contributing to the advancement of maritime navigation techniques.
In the 16th century, Ocyrus Valla, an Italian humanist and scholar (1512 - 1587), gained recognition for his works on classical literature and philosophy. His influential writings helped revive the study of ancient Greek texts during the Renaissance period.
Another noteworthy figure was Ocyrus Mikhailov, a Russian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 17th century (1630 - 1699). He played a significant role in the expansion of the Russian Empire under the reign of Peter the Great.
While the name Ocyrus may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was associated with swiftness and rapidity. The name has been carried through history by various individuals, leaving their mark in fields ranging from literature and philosophy to exploration and military leadership.
People
Ocyrus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ocyrus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with O
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FAQ
Ocyrus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ocyrus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ocyrus 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Ocyrus a common name?
We classify Ocyrus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ocyrus most popular?
The single biggest year for Ocyrus was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ocyrus 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 Ocyrus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ocyrus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ocyrus 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 Ocyrus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ocyrus 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 Ocyrus 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 Ocyrus?
Want to know how many people share the name Ocyrus? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.