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Cyrene

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Pronounced sy-REEN /saɪˈrin/High

Meaning: From Greek myth — Cyrene, a fearless nymph and huntress loved by Apollo; also the ancient Libyan city named for her; we note the myth/placeLow

In 30 seconds: A nymph and huntress; a Libyan city: Cyrene is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek myth — Cyrene, a fearless nymph and huntress loved by Apollo; also the ancient Libyan city named for her; we note the myth/place
U.S. rank (2025)#12196 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 224

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cyrene comes from Greek myth — Cyrene, a fearless nymph and huntress loved by Apollo; also the ancient Libyan city named for her (we note the myth/place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sy-REEN').

In the U.S. it appears as a mythic/classical revival name. Rare, a-nymph-and-huntress at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cyrene was a fearless nymph and huntress of Greek myth (the Libyan city was named for her) — a lyrical, classic name (we note the myth/place; said 'sy-REEN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Cyrene — Greek myth/place

Variations

KyreneCyrenaCirene

Nicknames

Cy

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Irene— a sound-neighbor -ene girls' name
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Christine— echoes that soft -ne sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyrene mean?

Cyrene is a nymph and huntress of Greek myth (the Libyan city was named for her). We note the myth/place.

How do you pronounce Cyrene?

It's said sy-REEN /sarin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cyrene a boy or girl name?

Cyrene is a girl's name.

How popular is Cyrene?

Cyrene is a very rare name in the U.S.

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