How Many People Are Named Sailor?
Complete statistics for the name Sailor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sailor means 'navigator' and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 82,253 Americans are named Sailor, making it truly unique. All 4,012 people named Sailor are under 30, showing its modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 represents intuition, spiritual insight, and a strong connection to the divine.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 4,042 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sailor Through the Generations
Sailor, a name that evokes images of the sea and adventure, has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2016 with 294 births. Today, there are 4,012 Sailors living in the United States, all under the age of 30. This indicates that Sailor is a name embraced by younger generations, reflecting a trend towards more creative and unconventional choices in naming.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sailor's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sailor
How Many People Have the Name Sailor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,157 people in the United States currently share the name Sailor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 153,662 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sailor a Common or Rare Name?
Sailor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sailor Mean?
Sailor means "navigator" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sailor in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.
When Was Sailor Most Popular?
The name Sailor reached peak popularity in 2016, with 294 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sailor?
Approximately 2,157 people named Sailor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,157. That works out to roughly 1 in 153,662 Americans.
Is Sailor a rare name?
Sailor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 153,662 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sailor mean?
Sailor means "navigator" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Sailor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Sailor are male and 84% are female.
When was Sailor most popular?
Sailor peaked in 2016 with 294 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.