Sincere
Every Sincere since 1976 — 11,567 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sincere
Sincere is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #631 in 2025 with 445 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 11,567 American babies have been named Sincere — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 582 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sincere stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sincere year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,510 | 445 | #631 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,104 | 475 | #603 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,378 | 479 | #592 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,034 | 545 | #544 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,791 | 461 | #603 |
| 2020 | 54 | #3,010 | 455 | #602 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,376 | 453 | #605 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,912 | 466 | #587 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,546 | 481 | #565 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,842 | 408 | #648 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,054 | 426 | #628 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,555 | 428 | #620 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,761 | 401 | #619 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,765 | 337 | #706 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,903 | 365 | #641 |
| 2010 | 91 | #2,164 | 377 | #642 |
| 2009 | 91 | #2,189 | 344 | #701 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,578 | 324 | #718 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,210 | 397 | #621 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,973 | 363 | #642 |
| 2005 | 52 | #3,079 | 326 | #660 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,438 | 256 | #736 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,667 | 258 | #719 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,604 | 225 | #769 |
| 2001 | 48 | #3,004 | 217 | #781 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,704 | 189 | #849 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sincere in 2025?
Sincere ranked #631 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 445 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sincere?
11,567 babies have been named Sincere in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sincere most popular?
Sincere peaked in 2022, when 582 newborns received the name.
Is Sincere a boy or girl name?
Sincere is used for both: about 13% of babies named Sincere have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Sincere rising or falling?
Sincere is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.