UK girl's name
Sirin
A bird from Russian folklore representing paradise and bliss.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sirin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sirin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1998 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Sirin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sirin ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Sirin.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sirin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Sirin mean?
The name Sirin has its origins in Slavic folklore and mythology. It is derived from the ancient Slavic word "siren," which refers to a mythical creature that was half-woman and half-bird. These creatures were believed to have the ability to enchant and captivate people with their beautiful singing voices.
The earliest known reference to the name Sirin can be found in the "Tale of Igor's Campaign," a famous work of Old East Slavic literature dating back to the 12th century. In this epic poem, the sirin is described as a benevolent and wise creature that symbolizes the beauty of nature and the power of song.
Over the centuries, the name Sirin has been used in various Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Sirin Fedorovich, a Russian noble who lived in the 16th century and served as a diplomat and military commander under Ivan the Terrible.
In the 19th century, the name Sirin gained popularity among Russian writers and artists. Notably, the Russian composer Alexander Serov composed an opera titled "The Power of the Siren" in 1865, which further cemented the association of the name with the mythical creature.
Another notable figure with the name Sirin was Sirin Kuznetsova, a Russian poet and writer who lived from 1897 to 1958. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she was celebrated for her lyrical and evocative writing style.
In the 20th century, the name Sirin found its way into other cultures, albeit with different spellings and pronunciations. One example is the Serbian writer and philosopher Sirin Konstantinović, who lived from 1909 to 1986 and made significant contributions to the fields of aesthetics and literary criticism.
Sirin has also been used as a given name in various parts of the world, including the Middle East and South Asia. In Persian and Arabic cultures, the name Sirin is sometimes associated with the mythical bird known as the "Simurgh," which is a symbol of wisdom and divinity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sirin over time
The chart below shows babies named Sirin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sirin, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sirin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sirin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5114 | 22 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4484 | 15 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sirin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sirin in the UK right now?
In 2020, Sirin was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sirin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Sirin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sirin?
A bird from Russian folklore representing paradise and bliss.
How many people are called Sirin in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Sirin across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.