Boy · #7,843 in 2026

Syer

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

Current Rank

#7,843

Peak Rank

#4,935 (2021)

Total Babies

102

5-Yr Trend

-29%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#4935

Peak Rank

102

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Syer

Syer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 19 Syers were born — ranking #4,935 that year. As of 2026, Syer ranks #7,843 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 102 Syers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Syer most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Canada
36%
United Kingdom
22%
United States
16%
Australia
16%
GG
10%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Syer

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

Sire
Syre
Scire
Siar
Sigher
Seier
Seer
Sear
Sawyer
Sar
Sayer
Saur

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Syer

What does the name Syer mean?

Syer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Syer in 2026?

In 2026, Syer ranks #7,843 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Syer most popular?

Syer reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,935 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Syer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Syer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Syer include Nuchem, Sahmir, Kyros. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Syer

Syer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 102 births in the dataset. Syer's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,935. Use the chart and map above to compare Syer'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.