Syris
A boy's name of American origin with 351 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Syris, you're looking at a name that fewer than 351 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Syris a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Syris ranks #4845 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Syris is a boy's baby name of American origin, likely a creative variant of Cyrus — from the Persian Kurush, meaning 'sun' or 'young.' Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire and is celebrated in the Hebrew Bible for freeing the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity.
The Syris spelling modernizes the ancient Persian name with a contemporary edge. Its two-syllable sharpness and the unusual -y- give it a sci-fi, futuristic feel that sits alongside names like Orion and Caelum while retaining deep historical roots.
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In the American context, Syris is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1996–2024). Its American 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, Syris is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #4845), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syris climbed 2605 spots in the last 20 years — from #7450 to #4845.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 92 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 148 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 106 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Syris
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Syris is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Syris are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Syris?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Syris — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 148 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Syris by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4845 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5886 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5405 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4908 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5423 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4619 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6003 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6618 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7091 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5263 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5231 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6198 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6590 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6946 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7511 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8900 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4688 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7021 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5488 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7575 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024