The nameSiri
Siri is a Norwegian name that a voice assistant made famous worldwide.
- Girl's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Siri is a short form of Sigrid, from the Old Norse sigr, "victory", and fridr, "beautiful".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
In the United States Siri reached 1807th place in 2009. Births fell sharply from 2013, soon after Apple launched its assistant in 2011.
Famous people named Siri
- Siri Hustvedt, novelist
Popularity of the name Siri
Siri in the United States
Siri was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 719 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Siri. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Siri in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Siri in Norway
Siri was most popular in Norway in the 1970s, with 1,819 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Siri. Half of all babies named Siri in Norway were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siri mean?
Siri is a short form of Sigrid, from the Old Norse sigr, "victory", and fridr, "beautiful".
What is the origin of the name Siri?
Norwegian.
Is Siri a girl's or a boy's name?
Siri is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Siri?
In 2024, Siri was the 12306th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 7 births.
What are the variants of the name Siri?
Variants and related names of Siri include Sigrid.
Who are famous people named Siri?
Siri Hustvedt, novelist.