Cyrus
- Meaning
- Ancient Persian name; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Persian
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What does Cyrus mean?
Cyrus means “Ancient Persian name; meaning uncertain”.
Cyrus is the English form of an ancient Persian royal name, transmitted through Greek and Latin. Its oldest meaning is uncertain. The familiar explanation “sun” is one historical interpretation, not a securely established translation that every account accepts.
Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire and appears in biblical accounts connected with the return of Jewish exiles. Those historical and religious associations explain much of the name’s enduring appeal. Cy is a short English nickname, while Kourosh reflects a Persian form. Families can choose Cyrus for its history without depending on a disputed meaning.
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How popular is Cyrus?
United States · 2025Explore how often Cyrus is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #268 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Cyrus
- 1,284 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.6% Fewer than 2024
Cyrus over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #268 | 1,284 |
| 2025 | Girls | #8,481 | 12 |
| 2024 | Boys | #253 | 1,389 |
| 2024 | Girls | #9,068 | 11 |
| 2023 | Boys | #296 | 1,124 |
| 2023 | Girls | #10,508 | 9 |
| 2022 | Boys | #323 | 1,045 |
| 2022 | Girls | #9,859 | 10 |
| 2021 | Boys | #349 | 933 |
| 2021 | Girls | #9,726 | 10 |
| 2020 | Boys | #369 | 843 |
| 2020 | Girls | #9,722 | 10 |
| 2019 | Boys | #409 | 756 |
| 2018 | Boys | #389 | 817 |
| 2018 | Girls | #14,203 | 6 |
| 2017 | Boys | #423 | 734 |
| 2017 | Girls | #16,433 | 5 |
| 2016 | Boys | #426 | 732 |
| 2015 | Boys | #469 | 638 |
| 2014 | Boys | #459 | 640 |
| 2014 | Girls | #17,167 | 5 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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