Cylus
Every Cylus since 1997 — 902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cylus
Cylus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,527 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 902 American babies have been named Cylus. Its peak came in 2012, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cylus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cylus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,527 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,817 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,904 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,226 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,986 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,771 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2,905 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,387 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,022 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,390 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2,436 |
| 2014 | 75 | #1,925 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,212 |
| 2012 | 77 | #1,884 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,061 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,559 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,958 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,291 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,529 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,772 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,303 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,273 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,840 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,787 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cylus in 2025?
Cylus ranked #3,527 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cylus?
902 babies have been named Cylus in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cylus most popular?
Cylus peaked in 2012, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Cylus a boy or girl name?
Cylus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cylus rising or falling?
Cylus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.