Total births
724
Boys' name · since 1999
Sirius
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 724 babies named Sirius, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2585
- among boys today
- 724
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
724 babies have been named Sirius since 1999, making it today's #2585 boys' name.
Sirius has 724 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2585 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #2585 among boys today
- 724 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sirius is currently the #2585 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 724 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2585
- among boys today
- 724
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Sirius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2585
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Sirius was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
61 babies were named Sirius in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Sirius compares
724 Top 36% higher than 64% of 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
Sirius's all-time total is 97% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sirius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 724 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sirius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sirius's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sirius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,585
Active since
1999
Sirius popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Sirius popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2016 (Sirius as girls' name)
Sirius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sirius's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Sirius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
- 2000s 117
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s
2020s
279 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 319 births (44% of all-time use).
How Sirius compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sirius's total volume
Sirius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sirius by state
Where Sirius concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Sirius's total US births 6.2%
Even split
45 of 724 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sirius? ▼
Sirius has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2585 as of the latest data. 61 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Sirius most popular? ▼
Sirius was most popular in the 2010s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Sirius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sirius are California (45 births), Texas (27 births), Ohio (7 births).
How long has the name Sirius been used? ▼
Records for Sirius go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sirius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sir, Sire, Siraj, Sirus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sirius's data
- Sirius's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (319 total births) through the 2020s (279) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Siriuss (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sirius
Nearby Names Like Sirius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sirius
Sir Boy
#1965 2,172 births
Sire Boy
#1683 1,715 births
Siraj Boy
#3572 635 births
Sirus Boy
#6663 358 births
Sirr Boy
#13141 264 births
Compare Sirius side by side: Sirius vs Sir Sirius vs Sire Sirius vs Siraj
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sirius
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, 1999–2025 (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. "Sirius: #2585 Boys' Name - 724 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sirius. 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 Sirius 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.