Sailor

Sailor is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 218 babies in the United States.

Sailor at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sailor

Sailor belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sailor first appears in Social Security records in 1997 and has been given to 4,042 babies since 1880, including 218 in 2024.

Sailor in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Babies named Sailor in 2024
218
Total since 1880
4,042

Sailor in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Babies named Sailor in 2025
9
Total since 1996
70

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sailor mean?

The meaning of Sailor is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sailor a boy or girl name?

Sailor is a unisex name. In 2024, 218 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sailor?

Sailor comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sailor?

Sailor is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1997 and has been given to 4,042 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].