How old is someone named Cyrus?
The average Cyrus is 20 years old.
Half of all living Cyruses are between 6 and 27.
When was Cyrus popular?
Cyrus was popular around 1880, faded for decades, and is back: 1,296 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 252 | 0 |
| 1910s | 934 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,102 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 794 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 755 | 320 |
| 1950s | 831 | 550 |
| 1960s | 789 | 640 |
| 1970s | 1,010 | 910 |
| 1980s | 1,527 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 2,295 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 4,970 | 4,900 |
| 2010s | 6,619 | 6,600 |
| 2020s | 6,680 | 6,600 |
How many Cyruses are still alive?
About 24,000 Cyruses are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 29,000 babies named Cyrus since 1880.
Most Cyruses ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cyrus?
About half of living Cyruses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Cyrus an old name?
Not really. Cyrus is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cyrus will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Cyrus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Cyruses are men.
Names the same age as Cyrus
NAME TWIN
Cyrus's name twin is Marcelo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Marcelo's age curve is the closest match to Cyrus's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Cyrus
How old is the average Cyrus?
The average Cyrus in the US is 20 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cyrus?
About 24,000 Cyruses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 29,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Cyrus most popular?
In 2024, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Cyrus.
Is Cyrus a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 48% of living Cyruses, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this