Siri
A girl's name with 2,324 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Siri is a girl's baby name of Old Norse origin, a short form of Sigrid, from the Old Norse elements 'sigr' meaning 'victory' and 'fríðr' meaning 'beautiful.' It is a common given name in Scandinavia, and gained global recognition as the name of Apple's voice assistant.
Siri is ancient yet instantly modern — a name that has belonged to Viking queens and now to the digital voice in a billion pockets.
EtymologyShow more
Siri's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. This may reflect a name that crossed cultural lines, was adapted from a surname, or evolved through oral tradition in ways that written records do not fully capture.
What the data does show: Siri has 2,324 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Siri was #2923 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13240, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | #11929 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 505 | #4529 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 719 | #2799 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 251 | #4381 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 228 | #3872 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 212 | #3463 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 160 | #3600 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 180 | #2983 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 36 | #4515 | — |
The Story of Siri
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Siri is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Siri are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Siri?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Siri — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1942, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 719 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Siri by the numbers
- Would fill 48 school buses
- Meeting one Siri per day would take 6.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(79 years, 1942–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #13240 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13274 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11037 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10163 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8541 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6207 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6259 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5587 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5436 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3914 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3692 |
| 2012 | 108 | #1871 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1938 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1843 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1807 |
| 2008 | 115 | #1861 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1926 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1931 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2452 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2923 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1942–2024