Cyrus
Cyrus is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “sun, throne, far-sighted.” It ranked #268 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Old Persian Kūruš, possibly meaning sun or throne.
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how do you pronounce Cyrus?
SY-rus
where does the name Cyrus come from?
From the Old Persian kuruš. As a saint's name, Cyrus was later linked by folk etymology to the Greek word for lord.
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire in the 6th century BCE and issued one of history's first human rights charters.
how popular is this name?
Cyrus has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #216 in 1880, and ranked #268 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #268 |
| 2024 | #253 |
| 2023 | #296 |
| 2022 | #323 |
| 2021 | #349 |
| 2020 | #369 |
| 2019 | #409 |
| 2018 | #389 |
| 2017 | #422 |
| 2016 | #426 |
| 2010 | #486 |
| 2000 | #541 |
| 1990 | #828 |
| 1980 | #684 |
| 1970 | #809 |
| 1960 | #867 |
| 1950 | #767 |
| 1940 | #718 |
| 1930 | #632 |
| 1920 | #576 |
| 1910 | #546 |
| 1900 | #365 |
| 1890 | #312 |
| 1880 | #216 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Cyrus fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Cyrus
A Persian masculine name best known from several Persian kings, above all Cyrus the Great, who founded the Achaemenid Empire in 550 BC. It remains widespread among Zoroastrians, particularly in India, and is fairly common in the English-speaking world.
who are famous people named Cyrus?
- Cyrus the Great
- Cyrus McCormick
- Cyrus Vance
what are the nicknames and variants of Cyrus?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Cyrus?
what names go well with Cyrus?
Sibling names that share Cyrus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Cyrus
What does the name Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means “sun, throne, far-sighted”.
What is the origin of the name Cyrus?
Cyrus comes from the Persian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Cyrus?
Cyrus ranked #268 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #216, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Cyrus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Cyrus?
Cyrus is pronounced SY-rus, with 2 syllables.
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