Ciriaco
A boy's name of Greek origin with 57 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Ciriaco is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the Italian form of Cyriacus, meaning 'of the Lord, belonging to God' — from Greek Kyriakos (from kyrios, lord). Saint Cyriacus was an early Christian martyr honored in Catholic and Orthodox traditions. The name is used in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities.
Ancient and devotional, Ciriaco carries centuries of Christian tradition in a form that sounds effortlessly Mediterranean.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ciriaco's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ciriaco softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ciriaco's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ciriaco has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | #8719 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 6 | #3428 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 13 | #3436 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 28 | #4064 | — |
The Story of Ciriaco
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1933, Ciriaco is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Ciriaco are most likely born between 1923 and 1943.
How rare is Ciriaco?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ciriaco is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1923, peaked in the 1920s with 28 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ciriaco by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1923–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | #9031 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8407 |
| 1947 | 6 | #3428 |
| 1933 | 8 | #2781 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4091 |
| 1928 | 7 | #3413 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4300 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4307 |
| 1924 | 6 | #3956 |
| 1923 | 5 | #4342 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–1994