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Siri
GirlScandinavian, Old Norse· “short form of Sigrid, beautiful victory”
- Meaning
- short form of Sigrid, beautiful victory
- Origin
- Scandinavian, Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- SEER-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #14,700
- US babies 2025
- 6
- Best rank
- #1,807 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Siri
Siri is a Scandinavian and Old Norse name that is usually said to mean “short form of Sigrid, beautiful victory”.
Siri is a Scandinavian short form of Sigrid, an Old Norse name meaning "beautiful victory," from sigr, "victory," and frithr, "beautiful." It has been used as an independent name in Norway and Sweden for generations, and it remains familiar there as a simple, friendly choice. It is said SEER-ee. Similar-sounding names exist in other languages, including South Asian names built on Sanskrit shri, but they have separate origins. Apple's virtual assistant has made the word widely known, which may make some parents hesitate. Sigrid and Sigrun are longer relatives.
Popularity over time
Siri first appears in US Social Security records in 1942. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,807 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 120 babies. In 2025, 6 babies were named Siri, and it ranked #14,700 nationally. That is 76% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,269 in 1950, #4,292 in 1980, #3,724 in 2000, #1,843 in 2010, and #14,700 in 2025. Of the 2,331 US girls named Siri since records began, 31% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 505 babies. Since 2010, 545 more have been named Siri.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shaylynn, Raniya, Jadelyn, Taylee, and Jalia.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Siri is usually pronounced SEER-ee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Siri
A few middle names that flow with Siri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Siri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siri mean?
Siri is a Scandinavian and Old Norse name that is usually said to mean “short form of Sigrid, beautiful victory”.
What is the origin of the name Siri?
Siri has Scandinavian and Old Norse roots. Siri is a Scandinavian short form of Sigrid, an Old Norse name meaning "beautiful victory," from sigr, "victory," and frithr, "beautiful." It has been used as an independent name in Norway and Sweden for generations, and it remains familiar there as a simple, friendly choice.
Is Siri a popular name?
Not especially. Siri ranked #14,700 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Siri a boy or girl name?
Siri is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Siri?
Siri is usually pronounced SEER-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings