Saint

Saint - A very unique male name

Saint appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1421. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Saint and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Saint? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Saint. The baby boy name Saint was given to 1,263 baby boys in 2025, ranking #268 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,161 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Saint peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 268.

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Saint is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Saint is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #72 - and is the least popular in Minnesota at position #576.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Saint is where you live.

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Saint origin and meaning

English word name, from Latin sanctus

'Holy, consecrated' — the English word for a holy person, from Latin sanctus

Saint is an English word turned into a given name: it appears in US data as early as 1917 but only in scattered years until celebrity use in the 2010s made it fashionable. It has surged from #582 in 2020 to #268 in 2025, reaching its peak this year. It is one of the boldest of the current virtue- and title-style names.

Attested etymology

Saint is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Saint, pop culture references for the name Saint and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Saint

We've found the following names that sound similar to Saint, sorted by popularity.

Sandy / Santo / Smith / Sigmund / Shant / Santi / Sanad / Samantha / Samad / Summit /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Saint

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Saint a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Saint?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SAYNT · /seɪnt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Word nameVirtue

Why parents choose it

Saint is a deliberate statement name — short, reverent and attention-getting — and its use is at an all-time high.

Worth knowing

• The name sets a high bar and draws strong reactions; some religious families find using the title as a first name presumptuous.
• It is also the everyday English word, so it will sometimes be read as a title rather than a name.