Sailor
boy name#3036 in 2025Sailor entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #2551 in 2016, ranks #3036 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
#3036
rank today
#2551
peak (2016)
40
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8091 |
| 2000s | #6285 |
| 2010s | #3989 |
| 2020s | #3043 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sailor has been most popular in FL, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Sailor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sailor is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sailor in 2025?
- Sailor ranks #3036 among US boy names in 2025, with 40 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sailor most popular?
- Sailor peaked in 2016, reaching #2551 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sailor with classmates?
- Sailor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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