Cy
Cy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪ/
Meaning and origin of Cy
- A diminutive of the male given name Cyril.
- A diminutive of the male given name Cyrus.
Etymology
Shortening.
How popular is Cy?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 3,898 boys in the U.S. have been named Cy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12430 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1037 in 1902. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cy
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Sibling name ideas for Cy
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Cy FAQ
What does the name Cy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Cyril. A diminutive of the male given name Cyrus. Shortening.
How popular is the name Cy?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 3,898 boys in the U.S. have been named Cy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12430 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #1037 in 1902. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cy a boy or girl name?
Cy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 23 girls and 3,898 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.