Sinclair
Sinclair: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /sษชลหklษษ/ ยท /sษชลหklษษษน/
Meaning and origin of Sinclair
- A Scottish surname transferred from the given name, that of a clan.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Derived from Saint Clare, to whom the clan's churches were dedicated.
How popular is Sinclair?
Since 1880, 477 girls and 1,435 boys in the U.S. have been named Sinclair (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4671 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #1040 in 1900. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sinclair FAQ
What does the name Sinclair mean?
A Scottish surname transferred from the given name, that of a clan. A male given name transferred from the surname. Derived from Saint Clare, to whom the clan's churches were dedicated.
What is the origin of the name Sinclair?
Sinclair is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sinclair?
Since 1880, 477 girls and 1,435 boys in the U.S. have been named Sinclair (25% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4671 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #1040 in 1900. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sinclair a boy or girl name?
Sinclair is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (477 girls and 1,435 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.