Syrena
Of Greek origin, meaning "mermaid" or "siren" in ancient mythology.
Name Census estimates that about 655 living Americans carry the first name Syrena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Syrena today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syrena births was 2012 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syrena. 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
655
~ 1 in 523,289 Americans
Peak year
2012
26 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,968
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Syrena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Syrena from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 170 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Syrena remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Syrena 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 Syrena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Syrenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Syrena
The name Syrena has its origins in Greek mythology and is derived from the Greek word "siren," which refers to the dangerous yet beautiful creatures that were half-woman and half-bird. According to Greek legends, these creatures lured sailors with their enchanting songs, causing ships to crash upon the rocky coast.
The earliest known use of the name Syrena can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was used to refer to these mythological creatures. It was later adopted as a given name, particularly in Eastern European countries such as Poland, where it has been in use since the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Syrena was Syrena Conti (1515-1590), an Italian painter and engraver from the Renaissance period. She was known for her intricate engravings and was considered a pioneering female artist of her time.
In the 17th century, Syrena Zukowska (1622-1701) was a Polish noblewoman and landowner. She was a prominent figure in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Jesuit Order.
During the 19th century, Syrena Vlassopoulou (1825-1892) was a Greek poet and author. She was one of the first female writers in modern Greek literature and was renowned for her romantic poetry and her advocacy for women's rights.
In the 20th century, Syrena Bokiy (1917-2003) was a renowned Ukrainian artist and sculptor. Her works often depicted scenes from Ukrainian folklore and mythology, and she was celebrated for her contributions to the preservation of Ukrainian cultural heritage.
Another notable individual with the name Syrena was Syrena Zaleski (1930-2018), a Polish-American author and educator. She wrote several books on Polish culture and history and was instrumental in promoting Polish language and literature in the United States.
The name Syrena has a rich history and is deeply rooted in Greek mythology and Eastern European culture. It has been borne by individuals from various fields, including the arts, literature, and nobility, spanning several centuries.
People
Syrena + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Syrena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syrena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 655 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syrena 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 523,289 US residents.
Is Syrena a common name?
We classify Syrena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 677 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syrena most popular?
The single biggest year for Syrena was 2012, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syrena is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Syrena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Syrena 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.