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Worldwide Name Statistics

Sir

Ranked #6378 - 1 in 3,793,267 people
US

Most common in

United States

2,109 bearers

World total

2,109

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#6378

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States2,109
Worldwide
~2,109
rank #6378
Rarity
1 in 3,793,267
of people globally
Gender split
100/0
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~2,109 in US

About the name Sir

There are an estimated 2,109 people named Sir alive worldwide today. That ranks Sir at #6378 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Sir is held by approximately 2,109 people, ranking #6378 among first names. That works out to roughly 1 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 157,373 U.S. residents).

Historically Sir is used overwhelmingly as a male name (100.0% male).

Sir appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.

Male 100.0%Female 0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Sir worldwide?

There are an estimated 2,109 people named Sir alive worldwide today, ranking #6378 globally.

Is Sir a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 3,793,267 people. In the United States there are roughly 2,109 bearers, which is 1 in 157,373 Americans.

Is Sir a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Sir is used 100.0% male and 0.0% female.

Where does the name Sir come from?

Who are famous people named Sir?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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