Siren

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Pronounced SY-ren /ˈsaɪ.rən/High

Meaning: From the Greek Seiren — a Siren, a sea nymph of myth whose enchanting song lured sailors; a mythology/word-name; we note the mythologyLow

In 30 seconds: A sea nymph; an enchanting singer: Siren is Greek. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'SY-ren').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Seiren — a Siren, a sea nymph of myth whose enchanting song lured sailors; a mythology/word-name; we note the mythology

U.S. rank (2024)#8857 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Siren comes from the Greek Seiren — a Siren, a sea nymph of myth whose enchanting song lured sailors; a mythology/word-name (we note the mythology). A lyrical, modern name (said 'SY-ren').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythology/word-name. Rare, a-sea-nymph at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Siren comes from the Greek Seiren — a sea nymph of myth whose enchanting song lured sailors — a lyrical, modern name (we note the mythology; said 'SY-ren').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Siren — mythology/word-name

Variations

SirenaSyrenSeiren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siren mean?

Siren is Greek — a sea nymph of myth whose enchanting song lured sailors. We note the mythology.

How do you pronounce Siren?

It's said SY-ren /ˈsaɪ.rən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Siren a boy or girl name?

Siren is a girl's name.

How popular is Siren?

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