Sirprince
Royal ruler or commander of elevated status and dignity.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Sirprince. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sirprince today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sirprince births was 2019 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sirprince. 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 Sirprince. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,632
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Sirprince: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirprince 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 Sirprince during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sirprince
The given name Sirprince has its origins in the ancient language of Arcadian, a dialect spoken by the Arcadians, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the central Peloponnese region of Greece. The name is believed to have emerged during the late Archaic period, around the 6th century BCE, though its precise etymology remains uncertain.
Scholars have proposed several theories regarding the derivation of Sirprince. One school of thought suggests that it stems from the Arcadian words "sir" meaning "noble" and "princ" meaning "leader" or "ruler." Another theory posits that the name is a compound word formed by combining the Arcadian terms "syr" (a title of respect) and "prence" (a diminutive form of "prince").
While there are no definitive historical references to Sirprince in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars have speculated that the name may have been associated with the cult of Hermes, the Greek god of transitions and boundaries, who was particularly revered in Arcadia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sirprince can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE, when a notable Arcadian statesman and philosopher bearing this name was mentioned in the writings of the Greek historian Polybius. Over the centuries, several other notable figures have carried the name Sirprince, including:
1. Sirprince of Cyrene (c. 100 BCE - 50 BCE), a Greek mathematician and inventor renowned for his contributions to the study of mechanics and hydraulics.
2. Sirprince the Elder (c. 330 CE - 395 CE), a Byzantine scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in the development of early Christian theology.
3. Sirprince of Antioch (c. 520 CE - 585 CE), a Syrian physician and philosopher known for his extensive writings on medical ethics and the philosophy of science.
4. Sirprince the Alchemist (c. 950 CE - 1020 CE), an influential Arabian alchemist and scholar whose works on the transmutation of metals and the pursuit of immortality influenced the development of modern chemistry.
5. Sirprince of Montpellier (1160 CE - 1218 CE), a French physician and professor at the renowned University of Montpellier, widely regarded as one of the foremost medical authorities of the High Middle Ages.
Throughout history, the name Sirprince has been borne by numerous individuals across various cultures and disciplines, reflecting its enduring appeal and the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Sirprince + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sirprince as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Sirprince: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sirprince?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sirprince 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Sirprince a common name?
We classify Sirprince as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sirprince most popular?
The single biggest year for Sirprince was 2019, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sirprince is about 8 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 Sirprince in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sirprince a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sirprince 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 Sirprince still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sirprince 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 Sirprince 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 Sirprince?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Sirprince at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.