Sir Name Popularity and Statistics
Sir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sir?
Sir is spelled S-I-R. The name has 3 letters.
Sir Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,167
Recorded Births66
- Boys usage fell 210 places to #2,167 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 66 | #2,167 |
| 2024 | Boys | 80 | #1,957 |
| 2023 | Boys | 84 | #1,875 |
| 2022 | Boys | 96 | #1,737 |
| 2021 | Boys | 123 | #1,461 |
| 2020 | Boys | 110 | #1,518 |
| 2019 | Boys | 111 | #1,523 |
| 2018 | Boys | 111 | #1,530 |
| 2017 | Boys | 56 | #2,319 |
| 2016 | Boys | 51 | #2,477 |
| 2015 | Boys | 55 | #2,355 |
| 2014 | Boys | 58 | #2,277 |
| 2013 | Boys | 55 | #2,299 |
| 2012 | Boys | 33 | #3,297 |
| 2011 | Boys | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2010 | Boys | 49 | #2,511 |
| 2009 | Boys | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2008 | Boys | 47 | #2,632 |
| 2007 | Boys | 43 | #2,765 |
| 2006 | Boys | 41 | #2,784 |
| 2005 | Boys | 47 | #2,433 |
| 2004 | Boys | 44 | #2,489 |
| 2003 | Boys | 44 | #2,392 |
| 2002 | Boys | 35 | #2,685 |
When Was Sir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
123 recorded births
National rank #1,461
2019 · Boys
111 recorded births
National rank #1,523
2018 · Boys
111 recorded births
National rank #1,530
2020 · Boys
110 recorded births
National rank #1,518
Where Sir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,015 | 7 |
| NC | #1,144 | 6 |
| FL | #1,625 | 6 |
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |