Sirena
Of Spanish origin, a feminine name meaning mermaid or siren.
Name Census estimates that about 3,010 living Americans carry the first name Sirena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sirena today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sirena births was 1995 (136 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sirena. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sirena with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
3.0K
~ 1 in 113,872 Americans
Peak year
1995
136 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,177
Tracked since 1966
Census
Sirena in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,444 people with the first name Sirena, which placed it at #6,537 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,537
National first-name rank
People counted
2.4K
2,444 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.8
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
38.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sirena
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sirena is Hispanic at 38.0%. The next largest groups are White (35.0%) and Black (14.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sirena described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sirena at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino38.0% · 929
- White35.0% · 855
- Black or African American14.5% · 354
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.8% · 142
- Two or more races5.6% · 138
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 26
Popularity
Sirena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sirena from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 752 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirena 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 Sirena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sirenas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Sirena, while Indiana, Alabama, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 93 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sirena
The name Sirena originates from the Latin word "siren," which refers to the mythological sea creatures known for their enchanting voices and ability to lure sailors to their demise. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where the Sirens were depicted as dangerous yet alluring creatures, often portrayed as half-woman, half-bird.
In the Odyssey, Homer's epic poem from the 8th century BC, the Sirens are mentioned as a significant obstacle encountered by Odysseus and his crew during their journey home from the Trojan War. The Sirens' captivating songs were said to lure sailors toward rocky cliffs, causing their ships to crash and the sailors to meet their tragic end.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sirena became more widely used, particularly in Italian literature and art. One notable example is the 16th-century painting "Sirena" by Raphael, which depicts a beautiful mermaid-like creature emerging from the waters.
The name Sirena has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Sirena Huang (born 1986), a Taiwanese model and actress; Sirena Pellarini (born 1968), an Italian singer and songwriter; and Sirena Duvall (born 1969), an American actress and model.
Another famous bearer of the name was Sirena Marsh (1915-2005), an American writer and artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting the landscapes of the American Southwest. Her works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries across the United States.
In the realm of sports, Sirena Tuitele (born 1985) is a former professional basketball player from New Zealand who represented her country in several international competitions, including the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.
While the name Sirena may have its roots in Greek mythology, it has transcended its origins and continues to be used across various cultures, capturing the allure and mystique associated with the legendary Sirens of the sea.
People
Sirena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sirena 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
Sirena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sirena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,010 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sirena 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 113,872 US residents.
Is Sirena a common name?
We classify Sirena as "Rare". It ranks above 95.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sirena most popular?
The single biggest year for Sirena was 1995, when 136 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sirena is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sirena in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,444 people with the name Sirena, or 0.81 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,537 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sirena in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sirena?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sirena appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,444 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sirena?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sirena is Hispanic at 38.0%. The next largest groups are White (35.0%) and Black (14.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sirena most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Sirena in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.0% (929 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sirena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sirena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sirena in the SSA data are female. 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 Sirena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sirena 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 Sirena 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.
How many people have the name Sirena?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.