Ciri
A girl's name of Literary origin with 65 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a long, thick wax candle, often used in religious ceremonies
Ciri is a girl's baby name of Literary origin, the nickname of Princess Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon from Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher series — later popularized through the Netflix adaptation and the widely beloved video game series. The name connects to Slavic mythological tradition.
For fans of the saga, naming a daughter Ciri is a tribute to one of fantasy's most compelling young heroines — fierce, gifted, and destined for something extraordinary.
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Ciri is cataloged under the Literary naming tradition. Names from the Literary tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Ciri has been recorded as a girl's name since 1982, with 65 total births. Browse the Literary names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ciri has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | #13873 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 27 | #14217 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | #13433 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #10809 | — |
The Story of Ciri
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Ciri is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Ciri are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Ciri?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ciri — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ciri by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1982–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #13798 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13965 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13855 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12027 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17020 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12425 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15395 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12697 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14168 |
| 1982 | 5 | #10809 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2024