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How Many People Are Named Cyrus?
Estimated people named Cyrus living in the U.S. today
23,203
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 27,974
- Peak year: 2024 (1,391 births)
- Estimated living today: 23,203
Cyrus by age group — who carries the name today?
Cyrus popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cyrus
Cyrus has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 27,974 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 23,203 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 14,731 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cyruss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cyrus in the US?
An estimated 23,203 people named Cyrus are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cyrus rare — about 1 in 14,731 Americans.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cyrus is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Cyrus most popular?
Cyrus peaked in 2024, when 1,391 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cyrus?
Cyrus ranks #1,454 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 49 out of 100 (higher means rarer).