Syre
2025 SSA
About Syre
Syre is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'sire,' a historical title of respect used to address nobility or royalty, ultimately from Latin 'senior' meaning 'elder.' Alternatively, it could be a modern variant of Cyrus, an ancient Persian name meaning 'sun' or 'throne.' Syre gained some recognition when celebrity Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith named their son Jaden Christopher Syre Smith. The name has a distinctive sound that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet accessible. With its short, strong pronunciation and trendy 'y' spelling, Syre fits well with current naming patterns while remaining relatively rare.
Pronounced SYRE.
As of October 2026, Syre ranked #3083 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1996 for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,322 | 58 | 31.9 |
| 2019 | #2,307 | 60 | 33.4 |
| 2020 | #2,318 | 59 | 34.2 |
| 2021 | #1,996 | 75 | 42.9 |
| 2022 | #2,129 | 70 | 40.1 |
| 2023 | #3,106 | 40 | 23.4 |
| 2024 | #2,224 | 65 | 37.7 |
| 2025 | #3,083 | 40 | 23.4 |