Cirrus

A boy's name of Latin origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Cirrus peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Cirrus has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Cirrus is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Cirrus is a boy's baby name of Latin origin meaning 'wispy cloud' or 'curl,' from the Latin word for the high, feathery clouds that drift across clear blue skies.

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Phonetically, Cirrus belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their classical, dignified ending — a hallmark of Latin and Greek masculine names. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Cirrus’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2002

2023

Peak

7 births

2002

First recorded

22 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Cirrus has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

First appeared: 2002Peak: 2023 (7 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cirrus
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	7	#9932	▲
2000s	6	#9588	—

The Story of Cirrus

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Cirrus is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Cirrus are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.

How rare is Cirrus?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cirrus is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2002–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cirrus
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	7	#9932	+1 (16.7%)
2002	6	#9588	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cirrus a boy's or girl's name?

Cirrus is primarily a boy's name.

When was Cirrus most popular?

Cirrus reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Cirrus?

Cirrus is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2023.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2023