Sincere
9% girls · 91% boys
About Sincere
Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name that has been in the US Top 1000 since the 2000s.
Sincere for boys#631 US
Derived from the Latin word sincerus meaning "pure and clean", Sincere is associated with being honest, acting from the heart, and feeling deeply - qualities many parents hope their children grow up to possess.
The name was given to nearly 500 boys in 2023, placing it within the Top 600, and while the name does feel bold, it also fits in besides Chosen, Loyal, and Boone.
Sincere for girls#3510 US
Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around 50 girls each year.
Derived from the Latin word sincerus meaning "pure and clean", Sincere is associated with being honest, acting from the heart, and feeling deeply - qualities many parents hope their children grow up to possess.
Pronounced sin-SIR.
As of November 2026, Sincere ranked #631 for boys and #3510 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #544 for boys in 2022 and #2163 for girls in 2010.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #620 | 428 | #2,554 | 70 |
| 2015 | #628 | 426 | #3,053 | 56 |
| 2016 | #648 | 408 | #3,841 | 40 |
| 2017 | #567 | 480 | #3,544 | 44 |
| 2018 | #590 | 464 | #3,911 | 38 |
| 2019 | #606 | 452 | #3,374 | 47 |
| 2020 | #602 | 455 | #3,004 | 54 |
| 2021 | #603 | 461 | #3,787 | 40 |
| 2022 | #544 | 545 | #4,030 | 37 |
| 2023 | #592 | 479 | #3,372 | 48 |
| 2024 | #604 | 471 | #4,176 | 35 |
| 2025 | #631 | 445 | #3,510 | 44 |
World rankings
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