Sir
Boy name · #2175 in 2025 · Uniqueness 84/100
In 2025, 66 baby boys were named Sir, placing it at #2175 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2355, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 27,273 boys born in 2025 was named Sir.
Babies named Sir per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 58-year story
Sir first appears in the Social Security records in 1967, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 123 boys were named Sir — good for #1461 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sir against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sir in class?
Sir scores 84 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Sir will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sir is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sir is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Sirs were OH (7), TX (7), CA (6), FL (6), NC (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Sir
Statistically, parents drawn to Sir tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jasir, Jahsir, Yasir, Sabir, and Nassir.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sir | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2167 |
| 2024 | 80 | #1957 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1875 |
| 2022 | 96 | #1737 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1461 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1518 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1523 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1530 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2319 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2477 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2355 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2277 |
| 2013 | 55 | #2299 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3235 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2511 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3274 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2632 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2765 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2784 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2489 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2392 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2685 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sir a popular boy name?
Sir ranked #2175 among boys in 2025 with 66 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2355.
When was the name Sir most popular?
Sir peaked in 2021, when 123 American boys received the name (ranked #1461 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sir?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,273 newborn American boys was named Sir. It scores 84/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.