Cy

Cy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 60 boys in the United States.

Cy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cy

Cy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cy first appears in Social Security records in 1902. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1037 in 1902, and in 2024 60 babies received the name — 3,846 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cy in US records

First recorded (US)
1902
Best US rank
#1037 in 1902
Peak year
2010
Babies named Cy in 2024
60
Total since 1880
3,846

Cy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1330 in 2000
Babies named Cy in 2024
3
Total since 1996
101

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cy mean?

The meaning of Cy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cy a boy or girl name?

Cy is a boy name. In 2024, 60 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cy?

Cy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cy?

Cy first appears in US records in 1902. Its best-ever ranking was #1037 in 1902, and 60 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].