Siyir
A masculine Turkish name meaning "possessing cattle" or "a cowherd".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Siyir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Siyir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Siyir births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Siyir. 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 Siyir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,902
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Siyir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Siyir 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 Siyir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Siyir
The name Siyir has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the ancient Iranian civilization. It is believed to have derived from the Old Persian word "siyāvaxš," which means "black horse." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who had a connection to horses or equestrian pursuits.
Historically, the name Siyir can be traced back to the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia from the 3rd to 7th centuries CE. During this period, the name appears in several ancient Persian texts and inscriptions, indicating its use among the nobility and upper classes of society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siyir can be found in the Shahnameh, a celebrated epic poem written by the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Siyir is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rustam.
Throughout the medieval period, several notable figures bore the name Siyir. One such individual was Siyir al-Mu'tazz, a prominent Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 13th century, a Persian astronomer and mathematician named Siyir al-Din Tusi gained recognition for his groundbreaking work in the field of astronomy. He was responsible for the construction of the renowned Rasad Khaneh observatory in Maragheh, which contributed significantly to the advancement of astronomical knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another noteworthy figure named Siyir was Siyir Mirza, a Safavid prince and military commander who lived in the 16th century CE. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire and was known for his strategic military prowess.
During the 17th century, a Persian calligrapher named Siyir Beg gained fame for his exceptional skills in the art of calligraphy. His works were highly sought after and are still considered masterpieces of Persian calligraphic art.
Throughout history, the name Siyir has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, scholars, astronomers, and artists. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it remains a distinctive name with deep cultural and historical roots in the Persian tradition.
People
Siyir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Siyir 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
Siyir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Siyir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Siyir 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Siyir a common name?
We classify Siyir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Siyir most popular?
The single biggest year for Siyir was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Siyir is about 3 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 Siyir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Siyir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Siyir 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 Siyir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Siyir 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 Siyir 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 Siyir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.