Cyrus Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: One of the earliest declarations of human rights is inscribed on the Cyrus Cylinder, which allowed exiled Jewish people to return to their homeland and rebuild their temple.

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A Deep Dive

Cyrus Overview

Meaning

Sun

Gender

Boy

Origin

Persian

Etymology

Derived from the Persian name “Kūruš,” meaning “sun” or “like the sun.”

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪ.rəs/

Popularity

Cyrus has historical significance and is used in various countries, especially in Persian-speaking regions. In 2023, Cyrus ranked #370 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Noble, radiant, timeless

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his leadership and respect for human rights.

Name Day

March 3rd (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Cyrus Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Syrus, Cyros, Sirus, Cyril, Cyros, Cyruss, Cyrous

Common Nicknames

Cy, Russ, Rys, Siri, Cyro

Diminutives

Si, Ry, Riri, Cyr

Famous People

  • Miley Cyrus
    (American Singer)
  • Cyrus Vance
    (American Politician)
  • Cyrus Chestnut
    (American Musician)
  • Cyrus West Field
    (American Businessman)
  • Cyrus McCormick
    (American Inventor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cyrus Beene
    ("Scandal," TV Series)
  • "Cyrus"
    (Film)
  • Cyrus Lupo
    ("Law & Order," TV Series)
  • "Cyrus"
    (Novel)
  • Cyrus Gold
    ("Gotham," TV Series)
  • "Cyrus the Great"
    (Historical Novel)

Places

  • Cyrus City
    (Minnesota, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Cyrus?

Cyrus means “sun” or “throne” and symbolizes leadership and power. Those with this name often have strong, charismatic personalities.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cyrus?

Cyrus comes from the Persian name “Kūruš,” which has historical significance tied to ancient Persian kings. The name is related to the sun, implying brightness and royalty.

Cyrus Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cyrus in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3492021#3242022#2962023
Top 3 Rankings#2161880#2201886#2291883

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cyrus

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023296
(+28 from 2022)
1117
(+77 from 2022)
0.06100
2022324
(+25 from 2021)
1040
(+107 from 2021)
0.05553
2021349
(+20 from 2020)
933
(+91 from 2020)
0.04980
2020369
(+39 from 2019)
842
(+87 from 2019)
0.04552
2019408
(-19 from 2018)
755
(-60 from 2018)
0.03929
2018389
(+34 from 2017)
815
(+82 from 2017)
0.04193
2017423
(+3 from 2016)
733
(+1 from 2016)
0.03704
2016426
(+43 from 2015)
732
(+95 from 2015)
0.03614
2015469
(-10 from 2014)
637
(-3 from 2014)
0.03116
2014459
(-23 from 2013)
640
(-22 from 2013)
0.03123
2013436
(+32 from 2012)
662
(+79 from 2012)
0.03276
2012468
(+45 from 2011)
583
(+78 from 2011)
0.02873
2011513
(-27 from 2010)
505
(-29 from 2010)
0.02486
2010486
(+34 from 2009)
534
(+15 from 2009)
0.02599
2009520
(-15 from 2008)
519
(-20 from 2008)
0.02447
2008505
(-41 from 2007)
539
(-48 from 2007)
0.02472
2007464
(+51 from 2006)
587
(+85 from 2006)
0.02650
2006515
(-27 from 2005)
502
(-7 from 2005)
0.02290
2005488
(+27 from 2004)
509
(+36 from 2004)
0.02393
2004515
(-30 from 2003)
473
(-37 from 2003)
0.02238
2003485
(-14 from 2002)
510
(+4 from 2002)
0.02427
2002471
(+50 from 2001)
506
(+78 from 2001)
0.02448
2001521
(+20 from 2000)
428
(+31 from 2000)
0.02069
2000541
(+11 from 1999)
397
(+34 from 1999)
0.01901
1999552
(+1 from 1998)
363
(+6 from 1998)
0.01780
1998553
(+71 from 1997)
357
(+81 from 1997)
0.01761
1997624
(+108 from 1996)
276
(+67 from 1996)
0.01382
1996732
(+73 from 1995)
209
(+32 from 1995)
0.01043
1995805
(-41 from 1994)
177
(-13 from 1994)
0.00880
1994764
(-45 from 1993)
190
(-17 from 1993)
0.00932
1993719
(+12 from 1992)
207
(+7 from 1992)
0.01002
1992731
(+74 from 1991)
200
(+36 from 1991)
0.00953
1991805
(+23 from 1990)
164
(+12 from 1990)
0.00774
1990828
(-37 from 1989)
152
(-5 from 1989)
0.00706
1989791
(-57 from 1988)
157
(-9 from 1988)
0.00749
1988734
(+12 from 1987)
166
(+15 from 1987)
0.00829
1987746
(+34 from 1986)
151
(+16 from 1986)
0.00774
1986780
(-12 from 1985)
135
(+2 from 1985)
0.00703
1985768
(-85 from 1984)
133
(-28 from 1984)
0.00691
1984683
(+17 from 1983)
161
(+12 from 1983)
0.00858
1983700
(+23 from 1982)
149
(+6 from 1982)
0.00800
1982723
(-76 from 1981)
143
(-30 from 1981)
0.00758
1981647
(+37 from 1980)
173
(+13 from 1980)
0.00929
1980684
(+86 from 1979)
160
(+34 from 1979)
0.00863
1979770
(-41 from 1978)
126
(-7 from 1978)
0.00703
1978729
(+3 from 1977)
133
(-3 from 1977)
0.00778
1977732
(+214 from 1976)
136
(+59 from 1976)
0.00796
1976946
(-85 from 1975)
77
(-16 from 1975)
0.00472
1975861
(-20 from 1974)
93
(+2 from 1974)
0.00573
1974841
(+11 from 1973)
91
(+5 from 1973)
0.00558
1973852
(+22 from 1972)
86
(+1 from 1972)
0.00533
1972874
(+20 from 1971)
85
(+2 from 1971)
0.00508
1971894
(-85 from 1970)
83
(-17 from 1970)
0.00457
1970809
(+76 from 1969)
100
(+26 from 1969)
0.00525
1969885
(-128 from 1968)
74
(-22 from 1968)
0.00405
1968757
(+91 from 1967)
96
(+25 from 1967)
0.00541
1967848
(+68 from 1966)
71
(+8 from 1966)
0.00399
1966916
(-127 from 1965)
63
(-25 from 1965)
0.00347
1965789
(+147 from 1964)
88
(+22 from 1964)
0.00464
1964936
(-81 from 1963)
66
(-11 from 1963)
0.00326
1963855
(-47 from 1962)
77
(-11 from 1962)
0.00373
1962808
(-5 from 1961)
88
(-2 from 1961)
0.00419
1961803
(+62 from 1960)
90
(+13 from 1960)
0.00417
1960865
(+11 from 1959)
77
(+1 from 1959)
0.00356
1959876
(-98 from 1958)
76
(-16 from 1958)
0.00351
1958778
(+46 from 1957)
92
(+8 from 1957)
0.00427
1957824
(-40 from 1956)
84
(-5 from 1956)
0.00384
1956784
(-45 from 1955)
89
(-8 from 1955)
0.00415
1955739
(+80 from 1954)
97
(+19 from 1954)
0.00464
1954819
(+28 from 1953)
78
(+6 from 1953)
0.00377
1953847
(-46 from 1952)
72
(-5 from 1952)
0.00360
1952801
(-52 from 1951)
77
(-9 from 1951)
0.00390
1951749
(+18 from 1950)
86
(+6 from 1950)
0.00450
1950767
(-69 from 1949)
80
(-16 from 1949)
0.00440
1949698
(+15 from 1948)
96
(+8 from 1948)
0.00533
1948713
(+75 from 1947)
88
(+12 from 1947)
0.00494
1947788
(-15 from 1946)
76
(+2 from 1946)
0.00409
1946773
(+126 from 1945)
74
(+24 from 1945)
0.00448
1945899
(-220 from 1944)
50
(-33 from 1944)
0.00365
1944679
(+108 from 1943)
83
(+14 from 1943)
0.00597
1943787
(-10 from 1942)
69
No change from 1942
0.00474
1942777
(-83 from 1941)
69
(-9 from 1941)
0.00490
1941694
(+24 from 1940)
78
(+6 from 1940)
0.00622
1940718
(+93 from 1939)
72
(+16 from 1939)
0.00607
1939811
(-111 from 1938)
56
(-19 from 1938)
0.00494
1938700
(-18 from 1937)
75
(-2 from 1937)
0.00660
1937682
(-29 from 1936)
77
(-3 from 1936)
0.00704
1936653
(+5 from 1935)
80
(-2 from 1935)
0.00752
1935658
(-16 from 1934)
82
(-5 from 1934)
0.00767
1934642
(+15 from 1933)
87
(+8 from 1933)
0.00819
1933657
(+51 from 1932)
79
(+3 from 1932)
0.00774
1932708
(-77 from 1931)
76
(-12 from 1931)
0.00707
1931631
(+1 from 1930)
88
(-6 from 1930)
0.00823
1930632
(+89 from 1929)
94
(+19 from 1929)
0.00832
1929721
(-8 from 1928)
75
(-4 from 1928)
0.00677
1928713
(-103 from 1927)
79
(-25 from 1927)
0.00692
1927610
(-72 from 1926)
104
(-25 from 1926)
0.00895
1926538
(+58 from 1925)
129
(+18 from 1925)
0.01126
1925596
(+12 from 1924)
111
(+1 from 1924)
0.00964
1924608
(-2 from 1923)
110
No change from 1923
0.00941
1923606
(-76 from 1922)
110
(-29 from 1922)
0.00971
1922530
(+23 from 1921)
139
(+11 from 1921)
0.01235
1921553
(+23 from 1920)
128
(+11 from 1920)
0.01125
1920576
(+21 from 1919)
117
(+15 from 1919)
0.01063
1919597
(-93 from 1918)
102
(-38 from 1918)
0.01005
1918504
(-12 from 1917)
140
(+4 from 1917)
0.01335
1917492
(+15 from 1916)
136
(+12 from 1916)
0.01418
1916507
(-10 from 1915)
124
No change from 1915
0.01343
1915497
(+31 from 1914)
124
(+37 from 1914)
0.01408
1914528
(-66 from 1913)
87
(+1 from 1913)
0.01273
1913462
(-23 from 1912)
86
(+7 from 1912)
0.01604
1912439
(+123 from 1911)
79
(+50 from 1911)
0.01750
1911562
(-16 from 1910)
29
(+2 from 1910)
0.01201
1910546
(-1 from 1909)
27
(+4 from 1909)
0.01295
1909545
(-23 from 1908)
23
No change from 1908
0.01300
1908522
(+18 from 1907)
23
(+3 from 1907)
0.01382
1907540
(-177 from 1906)
20
(-13 from 1906)
0.01261
1906363
(+67 from 1905)
33
(+8 from 1905)
0.02291
1905430
(+22 from 1904)
25
(+3 from 1904)
0.01745
1904452
(-22 from 1903)
22
No change from 1903
0.01588
1903430
(+10 from 1902)
22
No change from 1902
0.01701
1902440
(-81 from 1901)
22
(-4 from 1901)
0.01657
1901359
(+6 from 1900)
26
(-10 from 1900)
0.02249
1900365
(+11 from 1899)
36
(+12 from 1899)
0.02221
1899376
(+18 from 1898)
24
(-1 from 1898)
0.02083
1898394
(-63 from 1897)
25
(-6 from 1897)
0.01893
1897331
(+86 from 1896)
31
(+9 from 1896)
0.02542
1896417
(-34 from 1895)
22
(-3 from 1895)
0.01705
1895383
(-34 from 1894)
25
(-2 from 1894)
0.01974
1894349
(-49 from 1893)
27
(-6 from 1893)
0.02162
1893300
(-39 from 1892)
33
(-14 from 1892)
0.02726
1892261
(+103 from 1891)
47
(+25 from 1891)
0.03575
1891364
(-52 from 1890)
22
(-9 from 1890)
0.02013
1890312
(-28 from 1889)
31
(-4 from 1889)
0.02590
1889284
(-22 from 1888)
35
(-10 from 1888)
0.02940
1888262
(-1 from 1887)
45
(+7 from 1887)
0.03464
1887261
(-41 from 1886)
38
(-21 from 1886)
0.03476
1886220
(+43 from 1885)
59
(+19 from 1885)
0.04956
1885263
(+21 from 1884)
40
(+3 from 1884)
0.03450
1884284
(-55 from 1883)
37
(-10 from 1883)
0.03015
1883229
(+19 from 1882)
47
(+1 from 1882)
0.04179
1882248
(-4 from 1881)
46
(+6 from 1881)
0.03770
1881244
(-28 from 1880)
40
(-14 from 1880)
0.03694
1880216
First SSA data recorded
54
First SSA data recorded
0.04561

American States Popularity Rankings for Cyrus

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2902021#3482022#2822023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4292021#4052022#3552023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3652021#3292022#3462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2912021#2982022#2772023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4102021#3322022#2952023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2902021#2992022#2602023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6242021#3162022#3692023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3452021#3372022#3182023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3632021#2972022#2112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3022021#2572022#3142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4942021#3782022#3522023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4192021#2902022#2452023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3002021#2582022#2272023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2962021#3072022#2852023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2682021#2152022#1962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3552021#3152022#2882023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2962021#2802022#2452023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3582021#2242022#2622023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2532021#2902022#3252023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3382021#3442022#3052023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4282021#4222022#3292023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3632021#3912022#2532023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5612021#3182022#3542023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2532020#2012022#1852023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5332021#4902022#3902023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3002021#4432022#4372023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2562021#5522022#2782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3942021#3192022#2922023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3892021#3222022#2792023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3312021#3242022#3002023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3672021#2432022#3612023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5632021#2932022#3342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3372021#3342022#3532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2222021#2402022#1702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3672021#3562022#6402023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3262021#2222022#5322023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3752021#3042022#2772023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3042021#1812022#2732023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1682019#1422020#1212021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4462020#3432021#2752023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1412021#1362022#1842023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1842019#1802020#1782022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2352016#2242017#1992019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2392006#1862010#1672023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5502015#3782019#5552023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1532019#2002020#2212022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2002007#2532017#2562023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1332001#1312008#932023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1862010#2112022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1522008#1562013

Popularity Rankings for Cyrus in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3842021#2652022#1492023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2512021#1852022#2272023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979#4551995#4442009

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7072019#6792020#6502021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642014#9782019#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cyrus a Name for Boys or Girls?

Though predominantly for boys, the name Cyrus has a timeless appeal that some might use for girls, though it remains rare.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cyrus

Cyrus in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Miley Cyrus (Singer, born 1992): An American singer and actress who gained fame with her role in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" and later as a successful pop artist.
  • Cyrus Vance (Politician, 1917–2002): An American lawyer and United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter.
  • Cyrus Chestnut (Musician, born 1963): An American jazz pianist known for his soulful and melodic playing style.
  • Cyrus West Field (Businessman, 1819–1892): An American businessman who led the effort to lay the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Cyrus McCormick (Inventor, 1809–1884): An American inventor credited with developing the mechanical reaper, which revolutionized agriculture.
  • Cyrus H. Gordon (Scholar, 1908–2001): An American scholar of Near Eastern cultures and languages, contributing significantly to the field of ancient studies.
  • Cyrus Habib (Politician, born 1981): An American politician and lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Washington.
  • Cyrus Beene ("Scandal," 2012 TV Series): A cunning and ruthless Chief of Staff in the White House.
  • "Cyrus" (2010 Film): A dark comedy about a man who interferes in his mother's romantic life.
  • Cyrus Lupo ("Law & Order," 1990 TV Series): A dedicated detective who works on various challenging cases.
  • "Cyrus" (2019 Novel): A thriller that follows the story of a man with a mysterious past.
  • Cyrus Gold ("Gotham," 2014 TV Series): A villain who transforms into the monstrous Solomon Grundy.
  • "Cyrus the Great" (2005 Historical Novel): A detailed account of the life and achievements of the ancient Persian king.
  • Cyrus ("Trailer Park Boys," 2001 TV Series): A recurring character known for his antagonistic behavior.
  • Cyrus ("Animal Kingdom," 2016 TV Series): A minor character involved in the criminal underworld of the Cody family.
  • Cyrus City (Minnesota, USA): A small city in Pope County, Minnesota, featuring parks and a close-knit community.
  • Cyrus River (South Australia, Australia): A river in South Australia that flows into Lake Eyre.
  • Cyrus Conservation Park (South Australia, Australia): A protected area in the Flinders Ranges, offering hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
  • Mount Cyrus (New South Wales, Australia): A mountain located in the Warrumbungle Range, popular for hiking and scenic views.
  • Cyrus Historical Park (Quebec, Canada): A park in Quebec that preserves local history and offers various cultural events.
  • Cyrus Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island located off the coast of British Columbia, known for its natural beauty and wildlife.
  • Cyrus Town (Shiraz, Iran): A town in the Fars province, named after the ancient Persian king Cyrus the Great.

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