Boy · #6,506 in 2026

Zyrus

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

Current Rank

#6,506

Peak Rank

#5,924 (2023)

Total Babies

168

5-Yr Trend

+36%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5924

Peak Rank

168

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zyrus

Zyrus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 15 Zyruss were born — ranking #5,924 that year. As of 2026, Zyrus ranks #6,506 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+36% over the past five years). In total, more than 168 Zyruss 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+

No data

Names that sound like Zyrus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zyrus 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 Zyrus

What does the name Zyrus mean?

Zyrus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zyrus in 2026?

In 2026, Zyrus ranks #6,506 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Zyrus most popular?

Zyrus reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,924 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zyrus most popular?

Zyrus has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zyrus.

Is Zyrus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zyrus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zyrus include Esmond, Klark, Minas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zyrus

Zyrus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 168 births in the dataset. Zyrus's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,924. Use the chart and map above to compare Zyrus'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.