NAME PROFILE
Cy
Cy is a Welsh name meaning 'sun' or 'the sun.' It conveys warmth and brightness, often associated with a vibrant personality, someone who brings light and positivity into the lives of those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,921 |
| Gender | Male (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 2010 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1956 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 39%TX — 30%NY — 11%LA — 10%HI — 9%
Notable People
Cybill Shepherd (Actress, *Moonlighting*) · Cyrus the Great (Founder of the Persian Empire) · Cy Young (Baseball pitcher, *Cy Young Award*) · Cy Twombly (Artist, known for abstract expressionism) · Cypher (Character in *The Matrix*)
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