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Sinclair
BoyMeaning of Sinclair: Latin: 'from Saint Clair'
Sinclair is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 2852nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#2852
43 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,912
First recorded 1900 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
75% boys · 25% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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