Syrius
A boy's name of Greek origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Syrius is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2013 to 2013, Syrius has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Syrius is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Syrius is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Sirius, the name of the brightest star in the night sky — meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching' in Greek. A name with astronomical majesty.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Syrius is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2013 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Syrius’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syrius has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Syrius
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Syrius is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Syrius are most likely born between 2013 and 2013.
How rare is Syrius?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Syrius is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2013–2013)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | #13806 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2013