How Many People Are Named Cyprus?
Complete statistics for the name Cyprus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cyprus is a very rare male name, originating from a place name, with only 269 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,228,082 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 271 recorded births since 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 271 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cyprus Through the Generations
Cyprus stands out as a name that's truly of its generation, with all 271 births occurring since 2021, peaking in 2021 with 25 births. The name's bearers are overwhelmingly young, with 271 under 30 years old, and none over 60, indicating a strong preference among parents for this name in recent years. This trend suggests that Cyprus will continue to be a rising name in the coming decades.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cyprus's Place Name roots
📄 About the Name Cyprus
How Many People Have the Name Cyprus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 269 people in the United States currently share the name Cyprus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,228,082 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cyprus a Common or Rare Name?
Cyprus 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 Cyprus Mean?
Cyprus means "place name" and comes from Place Name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cyprus in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Cyprus Most Popular?
The name Cyprus reached peak popularity in 2021, with 25 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 Cyprus?
Approximately 269 people named Cyprus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 271. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,228,082 Americans.
Is Cyprus a rare name?
Cyprus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,228,082 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cyprus mean?
Cyprus means "place name" and comes from Place Name origins.
Is Cyprus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Cyprus are male and 8% are female.
When was Cyprus most popular?
Cyprus peaked in 2021 with 25 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.