Siri
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "beautiful victorious princess".
Name Census estimates that about 2,166 living Americans carry the first name Siri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Siri today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siri births was 2009 (120 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siri. 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
2.2K
~ 1 in 158,243 Americans
Peak year
2009
120 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,240
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Siri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Siri from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 719 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Siri 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 Siri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Siris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Minnesota, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Siri, while Utah, Pennsylvania, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Siri
The name Siri finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with roots dating back to ancient Sanskrit. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Siri," which means "radiant" or "prosperous." The name was commonly used in Hindu culture and mythology, often associated with goddesses and female deities symbolizing beauty, wisdom, and abundance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Siri can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, where it is used to refer to the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of fortune and prosperity. The name also appears in various other Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, further solidifying its roots in the cultural and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Siri. Siri Gunapala Malalasekera (1899-1973) was a renowned Sri Lankan Buddhist scholar and author, known for his contributions to the study of Pali literature and Buddhist philosophy. Siri Aditya Dharanikota Venkata (1617-1670) was a prominent Telugu poet and writer during the Nayaka period in South India, celebrated for his works of devotional poetry and literary masterpieces.
In the realm of politics, Siri Sena Aung (1846-1929) was a prominent Burmese politician and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of British Burma. Siri Siddhi Subaahnadhi (1594-1687) was a highly influential Thai king, known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Siamese kingdom during the Ayutthaya period.
More recently, Siri Hustvedt (born 1955) is an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, whose works explore themes of identity, feminism, and the intersection of art and psychology. Her notable works include "The Blazing World" and "What I Loved," which have earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
While the name Siri has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions and communities, reflecting its timeless appeal and the diverse tapestry of human cultures.
People
Siri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siri 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
Siri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siri 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 158,243 US residents.
Is Siri a common name?
We classify Siri as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siri most popular?
The single biggest year for Siri was 2009, when 120 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siri is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Siri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siri 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.
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.