Sirdarius
Of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of "sir" and the suffix "-arius".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Sirdarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sirdarius today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sirdarius births was 1989 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sirdarius. 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 Sirdarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1989
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#6,833
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Sirdarius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirdarius 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 Sirdarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sirdarius
The name Sirdarius is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining elements from various existing names and languages. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, as it appears to be a constructed name rather than one with deep historical roots.
One potential theory is that the name Sirdarius is derived from the Latin word "sirdis," meaning "sardine," and the Greek word "arios," meaning "excellent" or "noble." However, this is purely speculative, and there is no evidence of the name being used in ancient texts or historical records.
Another possibility is that Sirdarius is a variation of the name Sirius, which is the name of the brightest star in the night sky and has been used as a given name throughout history. The name Sirius has its origins in ancient Greek mythology, where it was associated with the dog star and was believed to bring heat and drought.
Despite its uncertain origins, the name Sirdarius has been used by a few notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sirdarius Longbottom, a 16th-century English herbologist known for his work on the cultivation of mandrake roots. Another individual with this name was Sirdarius Blackwood, a 17th-century Scottish pirate who operated in the Caribbean and was eventually captured and hanged in 1687.
In the 19th century, there was Sirdarius Wainwright, an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Wainwright Charitable Foundation in 1856. Sirdarius Ogilvy, a Scottish explorer and author, gained fame for his travels in Africa in the late 19th century and wrote several books documenting his adventures.
More recently, Sirdarius Thompkins was an American jazz musician and composer active in the mid-20th century, known for his innovative approaches to improvisation and his collaborations with other influential jazz artists of the era.
While the name Sirdarius may not have a rich historical legacy, it has been adopted by a handful of individuals throughout the centuries, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines. The name's unique and distinctive sound has likely contributed to its appeal, despite its uncertain origins.
People
Sirdarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sirdarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sirdarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sirdarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sirdarius 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Sirdarius a common name?
We classify Sirdarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sirdarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Sirdarius was 1989, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sirdarius is about 36 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 Sirdarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sirdarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sirdarius 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 Sirdarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sirdarius 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 Sirdarius 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 Sirdarius?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.