Total births
157
Boys' name · since 2002
Zyrus
Zyrus has 157 recorded births since 2002 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7082
- among boys today
- 157
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Zyrus currently ranks #7082 among boys' names in America, with 157 babies recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zyrus has been recorded 157 times among boys since 2002, currently ranked #7082 nationally and more common than 50% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #7082 among boys today
- 157 born since 2002
- 2020s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zyrus is currently the #7082 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 157 born since 2002, peaking in the 2020s.
- #7082
- among boys today
- 157
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Zyrus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7082
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Zyrus was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
15 babies were named Zyrus in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zyrus compares
157 34th 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
Zyrus's all-time total is 57% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zyrus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 157 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zyrus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zyrus's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zyrus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#7,082
Active since
2002
Zyrus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Zyrus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zyrus's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Zyrus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
58 births
- 2020s
2020s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 71 births (45% of all-time use).
Zyrus by state
Where Zyrus concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.2% |
California share of Zyrus's total US births 3.2%
5 of 157 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zyrus? ▼
157 babies have been named Zyrus since 2002. It currently ranks #7082 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 15 births.
When was Zyrus most popular? ▼
Zyrus was most popular in the 2020s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zyrus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zyrus are California (5 births).
How long has the name Zyrus been used? ▼
Records for Zyrus go back to 2002, giving 24 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zyrus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zyron, Zyren, Zyrell, Zyree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zyrus's data
- California records the most Zyruss (5 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 Zyrus
Nearby Names Like Zyrus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zyrus
Zyron Boy
#6371 292 births
Zyren Boy
#6730 194 births
Zyrell Boy
#13255 165 births
Zyree Boy
#7115 150 births
Zyrion Boy
106 births
Compare Zyrus side by side: Zyrus vs Zyron Zyrus vs Zyren Zyrus vs Zyrell
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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, 2002–2025 (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. "Zyrus: #7082 Boys' Name - 157 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zyrus. 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 Zyrus 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.