How Many People Are Named Cylus?
Complete statistics for the name Cylus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cylus is a very rare name for boys, with only 861 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 383,083 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 869 under-30, showing its recent rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 869 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cylus Through the Generations
Cylus has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2012 with 77 births. Today, the average age of someone named Cylus is 11, indicating it's primarily a name for younger generations. With all 869 individuals under 30, it's clear that Cylus is a name embraced by the newest generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cylus's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cylus
How Many People Have the Name Cylus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 861 people in the United States currently share the name Cylus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 383,083 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cylus a Common or Rare Name?
Cylus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cylus Mean?
Cylus means "creative variant of Cyle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cylus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cylus Most Popular?
The name Cylus reached peak popularity in 2012, with 77 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cylus?
Approximately 861 people named Cylus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 869. That works out to roughly 1 in 383,083 Americans.
Is Cylus a rare name?
Cylus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 383,083 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cylus mean?
Cylus means "creative variant of Cyle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cylus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cylus are male and 0% are female.
When was Cylus most popular?
Cylus peaked in 2012 with 77 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.