Syrena
A girl's name of Greek origin with 677 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
mermaid (mythological woman with a fish's tail)
Syrena is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Sirena, from the Greek Seiren — the Sirens of mythology, half-woman half-bird (later portrayed as half-woman half-fish) creatures whose irresistibly beautiful singing lured sailors to their doom. The name carries associations of extraordinary, dangerous beauty and a voice that cannot be resisted.
With over 670 recorded U.S. births, Syrena has found genuine use among parents drawn to mythological names with a slightly edgy, mysterious quality. In Polish tradition, Syrenka (the little mermaid) is the symbol of Warsaw, giving the name additional cultural resonance in Polish communities.
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In the American context, Syrena is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1960–2024). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Syrena is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #10968), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syrena was #5945 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10968, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | #8537 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 170 | #7856 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 167 | #7486 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 126 | #7129 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 72 | #8045 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 37 | #7498 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 36 | #6861 | — |
The Story of Syrena
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Syrena is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Syrena are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Syrena?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Syrena — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 170 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Syrena by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Syrena per day would take 1.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(53 years, 1960–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10968 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8431 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6184 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10216 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6888 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11271 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6755 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9287 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7196 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7962 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6420 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6231 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5383 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5914 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12145 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8016 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8068 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8473 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11321 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7857 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–2024