How Many People Are Named Sire?
Complete statistics for the name Sire: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sire means 'master' or 'lord', a rare name indeed, with only 1,581 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 208,725 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,594 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 1,594 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sire Through the Generations
Sire, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly in 2022 when it peaked with 159 births. The average age of those named Sire is just 9, indicating its recent rise among younger parents. With all 1,594 individuals under 30, it's clear this name is embraced by a new generation, marking a fresh chapter in naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sire's French roots
📄 About the Name Sire
How Many People Have the Name Sire?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 225 people in the United States currently share the name Sire. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sire a Common or Rare Name?
Sire 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 Sire Mean?
Sire means "master" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sire in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sire Most Popular?
The name Sire reached peak popularity in 2022, with 159 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 Sire?
Approximately 225 people named Sire live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 225. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,473,108 Americans.
Is Sire a rare name?
Sire is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,473,108 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sire mean?
Sire means "master" and comes from French origins.
Is Sire more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sire are male and 0% are female.
When was Sire most popular?
Sire peaked in 2022 with 159 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.