Saint
Meaningholy person · English
- US rank
- #267
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #267 in 2025
1,286 babies were named Saint in the US in 2025. It has climbed 304 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
US births per million boys, 1896–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Saint you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,328 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Saint, 1,286 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Saint would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySaint first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearSaint is at its all-time high right now: #267 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSaint is 148× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,328.
- TrendSaint has climbed 304 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #267. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSaint is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #66, followed by Georgia (#144) and Hawaii (#146). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Saint means “holy person”.
About the name Saint
Saint is a boy name of American origin meaning “holy person”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-int”. US birth records list Saint for boys from 1896 to 2025, in 88 of those 130 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #267 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #267, with 1,286 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1910s | 2.0 | 507,614 girls |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 girls |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 847,458 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,029 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 | 27,454 boys |
| 1900s | 3.4 | 293,255 boys |
| 1910s | 7.8 | 128,866 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 93,985 boys |
| 1930s | 6.1 | 164,474 boys |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 301,205 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 518,135 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 155,280 boys |
| 2010s | 55 | 18,142 boys |
| 2020s | 543 | 1,840 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Saint
What does the name Saint mean?
Saint means “holy person” in English.
What is the origin of the name Saint?
Saint has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Saint a boy or girl name?
Saint is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Saint?
Saint ranked #267 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,286 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#267).