Cyprus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Cyprus means 'copper' and refers to the Mediterranean island country known for its rich copper mines.
Meaning of the Name Cyprus
Cyprus is the name of a Mediterranean island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The name 'Cyprus' is believed to have originated from the Greek word 'Kypros', which means 'copper'. This is because Cyprus was known for its rich copper mines in ancient times. The island has a rich history, having been ruled by various civilizations including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Venetians.
Popularity of the Name Cyprus
The popularity for the name Cyprus peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 25 births, which ranked number 9,184 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Cyprus had the most female births in 2006 with 5, which ranked number 17,168 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 25, which ranked number 4,109 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cyprus has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 20 births, an increase of 122.22%. Among males, Cyprus has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 20 births, an increase of 122.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cyprus
- 10 Year Trend of Cyprus: 122.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cyprus: 122.22%
Popularity of Cyprus by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cyprus. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cyprus in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cyprus is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cyprus
- Total Births of Cyprus: 22 (8.31%)
- Male Births of Cyprus: 22 (8.31%)
Given the upward trend of Cyprus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.31% increase in total births, for a total of 22 births in 2024. Male births for Cyprus have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.31%.