Spiros
Spiro is a given name among Greek-speaking populations, Albanians, and the Christians of Lebanon. It also is a surname with a variety of origins.
- Greek
Meaning & Origin of Spiros
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Spiro is a given name among Greek-speaking populations, Albanians, and the Christians of Lebanon. It also is a surname with a variety of origins.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Greek
The Story of Spiros
The earliest SSA record of Spiros as a baby boy name dates back to 1918, when 10 babies received it. 1977 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Spiros — #2,008 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 27% of all recorded Spiross. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 639 Spiross have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Spiros
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Spiros. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Names that sound like Spiros
Phonetically similar names — useful when Spiros is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spiros
What does the name Spiros mean?
What is the origin of the name Spiros?
How popular is Spiros in 2026?
When was Spiros most popular?
In which U.S. states is Spiros most popular?
Is Spiros a unisex name?
What names go well with Spiros?
What are nicknames or variants of Spiros?
About the name Spiros
Spiros is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 639 births in the dataset. Spiros's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #2,008. Use the chart and map above to compare Spiros's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1977 →
- Names of the 1970s →
- Names starting with "S" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.