Sir
A respectful term of address or reference to a man of higher rank or position before the man's given name or nickname.
Every Sir since 1967 — 2,172 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sir
Sir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,179 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 2,172 American babies have been named Sir. Its peak came in 2021, when 123 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 Sir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,179 |
| 2024 | 80 | #1,969 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,892 |
| 2022 | 96 | #1,746 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,467 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1,524 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,531 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1,537 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,338 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,511 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2,383 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,293 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2,327 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,355 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,293 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,547 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,323 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,669 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,820 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,460 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,530 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,419 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,745 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,137 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,042 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,020 |
| 1990 | 39 | #1,964 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,922 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,357 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,724 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,654 |
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Famous people named Sir
- Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet Mathematician · 1819–1903
- Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet Pilot · 1892–1984
- Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet Politician · 1810–1895
- Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet Physician · 1816–1892
- Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet Philosopher · 1788–1856
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sir mean?
A respectful term of address or reference to a man of higher rank or position before the man's given name or nickname.
How popular is the name Sir in 2025?
Sir ranked #2,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sir?
2,172 babies have been named Sir in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sir most popular?
Sir peaked in 2021, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Sir a boy or girl name?
Sir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sir rising or falling?
Sir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sir?
Well-known people named Sir include Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet (mathematician), Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet (pilot), Sir Henry Rawlinson, 1st Baronet (politician).