Sisqo
A masculine name of Arabic origin suggesting a prosperous nature.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Sisqo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sisqo today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sisqo births was 2000 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sisqo. 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 Sisqo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2000
9 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#7,316
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Sisqo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sisqo 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 Sisqo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sisqo
The name Sisqo has its origins in the ancient Phoenician language, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Lebanon and parts of Syria around 1200 BC. It is derived from the Phoenician word "shisqu," which means "brave warrior" or "fearless one."
The name first gained prominence in the Mediterranean region during the height of the Phoenician civilization, which was known for its seafaring and trading prowess. It was often given to male children born into prominent families as a way of bestowing upon them the qualities of courage and strength.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sisqo can be found in the Phoenician inscriptions from the city of Byblos, which date back to the 9th century BC. These inscriptions mention a Phoenician nobleman named Sisqo, who was believed to have been a renowned sailor and explorer.
In the 5th century BC, the name Sisqo appeared in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who documented his encounters with the Phoenicians during his travels. He mentioned a Phoenician trader named Sisqo, who had established a successful trading outpost in the Greek city of Naucratis.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sisqo has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Sisqo the Elder (c. 250 BC - 190 BC), a Carthaginian general who fought against the Romans during the Punic Wars.
2. Sisqo of Antioch (c. 50 AD - 120 AD), a Christian martyr who was executed for his beliefs during the Roman persecution of Christians.
3. Sisqo ibn Khalid (c. 730 AD - 800 AD), an Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry.
4. Sisqo al-Andalusi (c. 1050 AD - 1120 AD), a renowned poet and philosopher from the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).
5. Sisqo the Navigator (c. 1400 AD - 1480 AD), a Portuguese explorer who was among the first Europeans to reach the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
While the name Sisqo fell out of widespread use after the Renaissance, it has remained a part of various cultures and linguistic traditions, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient Phoenicians and their influence on the Mediterranean world.
People
Sisqo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sisqo 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
Sisqo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sisqo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sisqo 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Sisqo a common name?
We classify Sisqo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sisqo most popular?
The single biggest year for Sisqo was 2000, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sisqo is about 26 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 Sisqo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sisqo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sisqo 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 Sisqo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sisqo 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 Sisqo 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 Americans are named Sisqo?
See how many people have the name Sisqo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.