How Many People Are Named Syria?
Complete statistics for the name Syria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Syria is a very rare female name, with only 558 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 591,231 Americans. The majority of those named Syria are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 567 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Syria Through the Generations
Syria peaked in popularity in 2004 with 41 births, but its overall usage remains quite limited. With an average age of 22, it's clear that Syria is a name embraced by younger generations. Of the 558 individuals named Syria in the US, 457 are under 30, 99 are between 30 and 60, and only 11 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among recent parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Syria's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Syria
How Many People Have the Name Syria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 124 people in the United States currently share the name Syria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,672,978 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Syria a Common or Rare Name?
Syria 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 Syria Mean?
Syria means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Syria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Syria Most Popular?
The name Syria reached peak popularity in 2004, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Syria?
Approximately 124 people named Syria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 124. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,672,978 Americans.
Is Syria a rare name?
Syria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,672,978 Americans has this name.
What does the name Syria mean?
Syria means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Syria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Syria are male and 100% are female.
When was Syria most popular?
Syria peaked in 2004 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.