Cyprus
Every Cyprus since 2003 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cyprus
Cyprus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,594 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 302 American babies have been named Cyprus — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Cyprus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cyprus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,594 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,222 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,831 | 18 | #5,293 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,883 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,138 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,763 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,089 | 11 | #7,272 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,231 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,574 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,711 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,752 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,004 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,164 | 12 | #6,691 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,292 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,834 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,809 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,442 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,971 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,748 | 14 | #5,844 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,140 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #9,817 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cyprus in 2025?
Cyprus ranked #3,594 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cyprus?
302 babies have been named Cyprus in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cyprus most popular?
Cyprus peaked in 2025, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Cyprus a boy or girl name?
Cyprus is used for both: about 7% of babies named Cyprus have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Cyprus rising or falling?
Cyprus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.