Syren
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 109 recorded births. Also given to 20 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Obsolete form of siren.
Syren is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Siren — from the Greek Seiren, the mythological creatures whose irresistibly beautiful singing drew sailors off their course. The name carries a quality of enchanting allure and a voice that compels attention.
Syren strips the siren myth to its most essential element: the voice, the beauty, the power to captivate. For parents who appreciate names with mythological depth and a slightly dramatic edge, Syren is genuinely distinctive — rare enough to be a real original while rooted in one of the oldest stories in Western literature.
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Syren is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Syren has been recorded as a girl's name since 2006, with 109 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syren has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 53 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 44 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
The Story of Syren
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Syren is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Syren are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Syren?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Syren — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2020s with 53 births that decade.
Syren by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10967 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9529 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8994 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11059 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8893 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17679 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15461 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12764 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8886 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16627 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16747 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17388 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16890 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Syren as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Syren has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 20 births since 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024