BoyEnglish origin

Sinclair: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child of the holy and luminous light.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#8531
Peak
#1040 in 1900

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1900: #104019001910: #140519101920: #187819201930: #216119301940: #342119401950: #201219501960: #252419601970: #304119701980: #358319801990: #375219902000: #1187920002005: #1306820052010: #749620102015: #794720152020: #85312020#1#13068

What Sinclair Means

Sinclair is a boy name of English origin. A child of the holy and luminous light.

How Popular Sinclair Is

Sinclair currently ranks #8531 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1040 in 1900. It is rising.

Good to Know About Sinclair

  • Sinclair has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Sinclair is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It exudes elegance and sophistication.

Names Like Sinclair

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Sibling Names for Sinclair

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Questions About Sinclair

What does Sinclair mean?

Sinclair is a boy name of English origin. A child of the holy and luminous light.

How popular is Sinclair?

Sinclair currently ranks #8531 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1040 in 1900. It is rising.

Where does Sinclair come from?

Sinclair comes from English roots. Sinclair has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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