Infant

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Infant

Infant is an extremely unusual masculine name derived from the Latin 'infans,' meaning 'unable to speak' or 'young child.' Historically, the term has been used as a title for younger sons of noble families in some European cultures, particularly in Spain and Portugal where 'Infante' designated princes who were not heirs to the throne. As a given name, Infant is exceedingly rare and would likely be considered unconventional in most naming traditions. The name might reflect family traditions, cultural heritage, or simply parental preference for its literal meaning. Given its rarity and its common use as a noun in everyday language, those named Infant would likely face questions about their name throughout life.

Infant for girls

Infant as a feminine name is highly unusual and unconventional. Rather than functioning as a traditional given name, it appears to be either a placeholder name or possibly a translation error. Historically, 'Infant' or 'Infanta' was a title used for children of monarchs in Spanish and Portuguese royal families, particularly designating princesses who were not heirs to the throne. As an actual given name, Infant has virtually no established usage pattern in mainstream naming traditions. The word itself comes from Latin 'infans' meaning 'unable to speak' or 'child.' While unique names have become increasingly common, Infant remains extremely rare as a personal name choice and might present practical challenges for the bearer due to its primary definition referring to a baby or very young child.

Pronounced IN-funt.

As of October 2026, Infant ranked #5538 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #389 in 1990.