Total births
2,079
Boys' name · since 1982
Syrus
Syrus has 2,079 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1705
- among boys today
- 2,079
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Syrus is the #1705 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,079 recorded since 1982.
Syrus has 2,079 recorded births among boys since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1705 as of the latest data, more common than 88% 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 1982 to 2025.
- #1705 among boys today
- 2,079 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Syrus is currently the #1705 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 2,079 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1705
- among boys today
- 2,079
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Syrus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1705
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Syrus was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
122 babies were named Syrus in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Syrus compares
2,079 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Syrus's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Syrus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,079 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 122 | 23 | 22,252 |
Syrus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Syrus's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 122, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Syrus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,705
Active since
1982
Syrus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 122
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Syrus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Syrus's strongest decade.
743 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Syrus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 143
1990s
143 births
- 2000s
2000s
551 births
- 2010s
2010s
743 births
- 2020s
2020s
629 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 743 births (36% of all-time use).
How Syrus 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 Syrus's total volume
Syrus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Syrus by state
Where Syrus concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 253 | 12.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 169 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 48 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 43 | 2.1% |
| #5 | New York | | 28 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 17 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 15 | 0.7% |
California share of Syrus's total US births 12.2%
Even split
253 of 2,079 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Syrus appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Syrus? ▼
Syrus has been given to 2,079 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1705 as of the latest data. 122 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Syrus most popular? ▼
Syrus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 743 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Syrus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Syrus are California (253 births), Texas (169 births), Ohio (48 births).
How long has the name Syrus been used? ▼
Syrus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 44 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Syrus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Syre, Syris, Syreese, Syree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Syrus's data
- Syrus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (743 total births) through the 2020s (629) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Syruss (253 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 Syrus
Nearby Names Like Syrus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Syrus
Syre Boy
#2230 642 births
Syris Boy
#4809 368 births
Syreese Boy
#9887 51 births
Syree Boy
#13448 31 births
Syren Boy
26 births
Compare Syrus side by side: Syrus vs Syre Syrus vs Syris Syrus vs Syreese
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Syrus
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3,894 births · Peak 2016
Huntley #1702
1,067 births · Peak 2024
Oaklen #1708
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Channing #1701
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Hardin #1709
1,330 births · Peak 2021
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, 1982–2025 (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. "Syrus: #1705 Boys' Name - 2,079 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/syrus. 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 Syrus 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.