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Cygnus

SIG-nuhs /ˈsɪɡnəs/

At a glance

In short
Cygnus is a distinctive Greek name meaning "swan," carrying an air of elegance and grace. With mythological associations, it's a sophisticated choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2017 (#12,246)
Babies in 2017
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2017 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Cygnus

Cygnus is a unique and distinctive name of Greek origin, meaning "swan." In Greek mythology, Cygnus was a handsome young prince who was transformed into a swan after his death. This name carries with it an air of elegance and grace, making it a fitting choice for parents seeking a name with mythological and literary associations. While not widely popular, the name Cygnus has been used in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 2017. The pronunciation of Cygnus is SIG-nuhs (/ˈsɪɡnəs/), adding to its appeal as a sophisticated and uncommon choice for baby boys.

How to pronounce Cygnus

Popularity of Cygnus in the U.S.

Cygnus appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2017, ranked #12,246 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Cygnus in the U.S. in 2017, ranked #12,246 among boy names.
  • Boys named Cygnus (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2017. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2017512,246new