Unisex nameCurrently #1,341 in the USSteady
Sailor
//ˈseɪlɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20166 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Sailor's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sailor |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 79 |
| 2007 | 87 |
| 2008 | 100 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2012 | 122 |
| 2013 | 160 |
| 2014 | 223 |
| 2015 | 280 |
| 2016 | 294 |
| 2017 | 283 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 253 |
| 2020 | 262 |
| 2021 | 251 |
| 2022 | 232 |
| 2023 | 260 |
| 2024 | 218 |
Sailor through the decades
- Sailor peaked in 2016, when 294 babies were named Sailor in the US.
- The 2020s were Sailor's strongest decade, averaging 245 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sailor has risen 121% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sailor currently ranks #1,341 in the US and is holding steady.