Syre
A boy's name of English origin with 602 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Obsolete form of sire.
Syre is a boy's baby name, a modern invented name with a poetic, ethereal quality. It was notably used by singer Jaden Smith as the title of his debut album SYRE (2017), and Smith has spoken about it as a name that represents his artistic identity — giving it a strong connection to youth culture and musical creativity.
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Syre is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the English naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Syre creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syre climbed 7586 spots in the last 20 years — from #9810 to #2224.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 309 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 223 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 70 | — |
The Story of Syre
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Syre is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Syre are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Syre?
Only about 1 in every 55,385 babies born in 2024 was named Syre — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2020s with 309 births that decade.
Syre by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Syre per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2001–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | #2224 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3106 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2129 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1996 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2318 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2307 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2322 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6617 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6020 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5953 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5453 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9544 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5691 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10635 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6322 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6759 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6029 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5639 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11288 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9810 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2024