Spiros

A boy's name of Greek origin with 639 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#13916 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

plural of Spiro

Spiros is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the plural/formal form of Spiro, derived from Spyridon — the Cypriot bishop and miracle-worker who became the patron saint of Corfu. The name connects to the Greek spyra (coil) or the Latin spiritus (breath, spirit).

Authentically Greek and rarely heard outside Greek communities, Spiros is a name that carries the full weight of Greek Orthodox tradition and the warmth of a Corfu summer evening.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Spiros's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Spiros follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Spiros's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

639

Total births

Since 1918

1977

Peak

24 births

1918

First recorded

107 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Spiros was #9799 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13916, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1918Peak: 1977 (24 births)Current: #13916

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Spiros
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	15	#13875	▼
2010s	43	#10871	▼
2000s	67	#9950	▲
1990s	56	#7650	▼
1980s	118	#4028	▼
1970s	175	#2534	▲
1960s	80	#3105	▲
1950s	36	#3903	▲
1930s	6	#3631	▼
1920s	28	#3823	▲
1910s	15	#3787	—

The Story of Spiros

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1977, Spiros is a Gen X staple. Boys named Spiros are most likely born between 1967 and 1987.

How rare is Spiros?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Spiros — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1918, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1970s with 175 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Spiros by the numbers

Would fill 13 school buses
Meeting one Spiros per day would take 1.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(67 years, 1918–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Spiros
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#13916	0
2023	5	#13901	0
2021	5	#13809	-3 (-37.5%)
2017	8	#9560	0
2014	8	#9505	+3 (60.0%)
2013	5	#13784	-4 (-44.4%)
2012	9	#8774	+4 (80.0%)
2011	5	#14056	-3 (-37.5%)
2010	8	#9549	+3 (60.0%)
2009	5	#14203	0
2007	5	#14099	-7 (-58.3%)
2006	12	#6847	+3 (33.3%)
2005	9	#8204	+2 (28.6%)
2004	7	#9799	0
2003	7	#9455	0
2002	7	#9254	+1 (16.7%)
2001	6	#10373	-3 (-33.3%)
2000	9	#7319	+1 (12.5%)
1998	8	#7452	+1 (14.3%)
1996	7	#7854	+1 (16.7%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Spiros is primarily a boy's name.

When was Spiros most popular?

Spiros reached its peak popularity in 1977 with 24 births that year. It is currently ranked #13916 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Spiros?

Spiros is currently ranked #13916 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 639 babies since 1918.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–2024