Cire
Primarily a boy's name with 295 recorded births. Also given to 172 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A fabric with a glazed finish.
Cire is a boy's and girl's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a backward spelling of Eric — an Old Norse name meaning 'eternal ruler.' It has also been used as a creative coinage in African-American naming traditions, giving it a distinctly contemporary, one-of-a-kind character.
EtymologyShow more
Cire is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Cire creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cire has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 64 | #6825 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 136 | #6605 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 81 | #7340 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #8075 | — |
The Story of Cire
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Cire is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Cire are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Cire?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Cire — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 136 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Cire by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9122 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5986 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6550 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7180 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5286 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4666 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7212 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5848 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7232 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8900 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6048 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5209 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6047 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9811 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5079 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7791 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10061 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6327 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6994 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5936 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Cire as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Cire has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 172 births since 1996.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024