Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Cylar

Name: Popularity of the name Cylar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cylar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#6,035 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2016

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#6035

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cylar

Cylar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 14 Cylars were born — ranking #6,035 that year. As of 2026, Cylar ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Cylars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cylar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cylar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Siller
Ciller
Silar
Cellar
Seller
Sellar
Celer
Seler
Sailor
Solar
Sailer
Sealer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cylar

What does the name Cylar mean?

Cylar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cylar in 2026?

In 2026, Cylar ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cylar most popular?

Cylar reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,035 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Cylar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cylar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cylar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cylar include Ezel, Tank, Danil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cylar

Cylar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Cylar's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,035. Use the chart and map above to compare Cylar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.