Total births
309
Unisex name · since 1997
Cire
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 309 babies named Cire, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9409
- among boys today
- 309
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
309 babies have been named Cire since 1997, making it today's #9409 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cire has been recorded 309 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #9409 nationally and more common than 34% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #9409 among boys today
- 309 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cire is currently the #9409 unisex name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 309 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9409
- among boys today
- 309
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Cire vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9409
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Cire was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
21 babies were named Cire in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Cire compares
309 47th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cire's all-time total is 16% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cire | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 309 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cire's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cire splits its recorded history at 2013: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cire at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#9,409
Active since
1997
Cire popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Cire popularity over time - girls
178 total births recorded since 1996 (Cire as girls' name)
Cire by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Cire's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Cire births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
81 births
- 2010s
2010s
136 births
- 2020s
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 136 births (44% of all-time use).
Cire by state
Where Cire concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Cire's total US births 1.6%
5 of 309 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cire? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 309 babies named Cire. Today it holds rank #9409 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 21 births.
When was Cire most popular? ▼
Cire was most popular in the 2010s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Cire most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cire are Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Cire a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cire is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 309 births, and as a girl's name it has 178 births.
How long has the name Cire been used? ▼
Records for Cire go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cire? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ciro, Cirilo, Ciriaco, Cirildo, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cire's data
- Cire's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (136 total births) through the 2020s (78) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Cires (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cire
Nearby Names Like Cire
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cire
Ciro Boy
#2374 2,587 births
Cirilo Boy
1,128 births
Ciriaco Boy
57 births
Cirildo Boy
20 births
Cirrus Boy
13 births
Compare Cire side by side: Cire vs Ciro Cire vs Cirilo Cire vs Ciriaco
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Cire
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cire: #9409 Unisex Name - 309 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cire. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cire draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.