Saint

Saint is a boy's 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 1,195 boys in the United States.

Saint at a glance

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

About the name Saint

Saint 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, Saint first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #282 in 2024, and in 2024 1,195 babies received the name — 5,994 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saint in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#282 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Saint in 2024
1,195
Total since 1880
5,994

Saint in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#403 in 2024
Babies named Saint in 2025
98
Total since 1996
558

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saint mean?

The meaning of Saint 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 Saint a boy or girl name?

Saint is a boy name. In 2024, 1,195 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saint?

Saint comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Saint?

Saint first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #282 in 2024, and 1,195 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].