Sirius

Sirius - A very unique male name

Sirius appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3677. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sirius and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sirius? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Sirius. The baby boy name Sirius was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3206 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sirius peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 2692.

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Sirius is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sirius is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,763 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,901.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Sirius is where you live.

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Sirius origin and meaning

Greek, via Latin

From Greek Seirios, 'glowing, scorching' — the name of the brightest star in the sky

Sirius is the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, known since antiquity. Its modern US use, from 2013, owes much to Sirius Black in Harry Potter, though the star name is far older. It is a celestial name with a literary boost, not a coinage.

Attested etymology

Sirius is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Sirius, pop culture references for the name Sirius and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sirius

We've found the following names that sound similar to Sirius, sorted by popularity.

Sergio / Syrus / Shreyas / Shraga / Sarkis / Serge / Serjio / Suraj / Sergey / Saharsh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Sirius

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Sirius a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Sirius?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SEER-ee-us · /ˈsɪəriəs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Sirius Black — Godfather of Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books (Fictional, 1997) Fictional

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Sirius for the star itself and for its bright, serious sound — with a Harry Potter echo many will hear.

Worth knowing

• Sounds identical to the word 'serious,' which invites puns.
• Most people will assume the Harry Potter connection first.