Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Xyrus

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#10,599 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2020

First Year

2021

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#10599

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Xyrus

Xyrus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Xyruss were born — ranking #10,599 that year. As of 2026, Xyrus ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Xyruss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s 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 Xyrus

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

Xerus
Cirrus
Sirus
Xyris
Zoris
Zeros
Zeroes
Siris
Saras
Seeress
Ceras
Zerah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xyrus

What does the name Xyrus mean?

Xyrus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2020. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Xyrus in 2026?

In 2026, Xyrus ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Xyrus most popular?

Xyrus reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #10,599 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Xyrus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Xyrus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xyrus include Rocklan, Kenin, Marquees. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xyrus

Xyrus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Xyrus's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #10,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Xyrus'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.