Sirius
Every Sirius since 1999 — 729 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sirius
Sirius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,500 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 729 American babies have been named Sirius. Its peak came in 2022, when 61 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 Sirius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sirius 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 | — | — | 33 | #3,500 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,591 |
| 2023 | — | — | 53 | #2,534 |
| 2022 | — | — | 61 | #2,346 |
| 2021 | — | — | 43 | #2,910 |
| 2020 | — | — | 37 | #3,124 |
| 2019 | — | — | 54 | #2,482 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,837 |
| 2017 | — | — | 38 | #3,115 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,510 | 40 | #2,982 |
| 2015 | — | — | 40 | #2,955 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,115 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,292 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #5,011 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,262 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,454 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,765 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,835 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,157 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sirius in 2025?
Sirius ranked #3,500 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sirius?
729 babies have been named Sirius in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sirius most popular?
Sirius peaked in 2022, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Sirius a boy or girl name?
Sirius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sirius rising or falling?
Sirius is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.