Sinclair
boy name#6143 in 2025Sinclair entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #968 in 1900, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
#6143
rank today
#968
peak (1900)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1053 |
| 1910s | #1757 |
| 1920s | #1837 |
| 1930s | #1849 |
| 1940s | #2224 |
| 1950s | #1957 |
| 1960s | #2710 |
| 1970s | #3275 |
| 1980s | #3004 |
| 1990s | #5694 |
| 2000s | #9430 |
| 2010s | #8145 |
| 2020s | #8594 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Sinclair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sinclair alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sinclair in 2025?
- Sinclair ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sinclair most popular?
- Sinclair peaked in 1900, reaching #968 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sinclair with classmates?
- Sinclair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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