Unisex Name
Sinclair
"Derived from 'Saint Clair' (Saint Clare), meaning 'devoted to Saint Clare' or 'holy light'."
Ranked #6755 for baby names
About the Name Sinclair
Meaning
Derived from 'Saint Clair' (Saint Clare), meaning 'devoted to Saint Clare' or 'holy light'.
Origin
Scottish/Norman FrenchGender
Unisex
First Letter
SBoy Rank
#6755
Girl Rank
#4857
Sinclair is a unisex name of Scottish/Norman French origin. The name means "Derived from 'Saint Clair' (Saint Clare), meaning 'devoted to Saint Clare' or 'holy light'." and Currently ranked #6755 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Scottish/Norman French names.
Popularity Over Time
#168 1950
#105 1960
#111 1970
#169 1980
#221 1990
#158 2000
#194 2010
#132 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Sinclair
- SL Sinclair Lewis (American author and 1930 Nobel Prize winner)