Cyrus

Rank 326th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Cyrus was 326th most popular baby name for boys and 638th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,042 babies were named Cyrus in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,226 babies in the United States were named Cyrus. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Cyrus is around 18 to 23 years old.

The name "Cyrus" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Cyrus is Cy.

Cyrus Meaning & Origin

Cyrus is a Persian name, which means "sun" or "throne," often associated with leadership, light, and warmth.

The name Cyrus is described as commanding, innovative and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Cyrus is pronounced cy-rus in English. The name Cyrus has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Cyrus

Cyrus has been the name held by several notable figures throughout history, including Cyrus the Great, who founded the Achaemenid Empire, as well as Cyrus Field, an American businessman known for his work building the transatlantic telegraph line which connected North America and Europe.

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