Cid
Meaninglord · Spanish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,985 in 1967
7 babies were named Cid in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cid you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cid, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cid would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCid first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #2,985. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCid has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Cid means “lord”.
About the name Cid
Cid is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “lord”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-cid”. US birth records list Cid for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 32 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #2,985 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 462,428 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 502,513 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 403,226 boys |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 857,143 boys |
Other spellings of Cid
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Cid
What does the name Cid mean?
Cid means “lord” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Cid?
Cid has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Cid a boy or girl name?
Cid is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cid?
Cid ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#2,985).