Sirica
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Greek words meaning "conquer" or "victory".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Sirica. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sirica today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sirica births was 1974 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sirica. 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 Sirica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1974
8 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,140
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Sirica: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirica 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 Sirica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sirica
The name Sirica is believed to have originated from the Latin word "sirica," which means "silk." This suggests that the name may have its roots in the ancient Roman civilization, where silk was a highly prized and luxurious fabric.
During the Roman Empire, silk was a valuable commodity that was imported from China along the Silk Road trade routes. The name Sirica may have been given to individuals involved in the silk trade or those who worked with silk fabrics, such as weavers or merchants.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sirica can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder, who lived from 23-79 AD. In his work "Naturalis Historia," Pliny described the process of silk production and the trade routes that brought silk from China to Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Sirica appears to have been used in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. This may be due to the continued importance of silk production and trade in these areas during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sirica. One of the earliest was Sirica de Castellione, a 12th-century Italian scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics.
Another prominent figure was Sirica de Marini, a 14th-century Italian merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating trade agreements between the Italian city-states and the Ottoman Empire.
In the 16th century, Sirica de Medici was a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence and served as a patron of the arts, supporting artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.
During the Renaissance period, Sirica Della Rovere was an Italian noblewoman and poet who was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of humanist scholars.
In more recent times, Sirica Ferreira was a 20th-century Brazilian writer and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice in her country.
It's important to note that while these examples provide a glimpse into the historical use of the name Sirica, the name's popularity and cultural significance may have varied across different regions and time periods.
People
Sirica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sirica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sirica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sirica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sirica 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 Sirica a common name?
We classify Sirica 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, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sirica most popular?
The single biggest year for Sirica was 1974, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sirica is about 55 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 Sirica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sirica a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sirica 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 Sirica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sirica 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 Sirica 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 common is the name Sirica?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Sirica at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.