Saintjohn
Of Christian origin, meaning one who follows a saintly path.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Saintjohn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saintjohn today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saintjohn births was 1966 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saintjohn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Saintjohn is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Saintjohns were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saintjohn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1966
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1966 SSA rank
#4,427
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Saintjohn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saintjohn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Saintjohn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saintjohn
The given name Saintjohn is an English name that originated in the medieval period. It is a combination of the words "saint" and "john," with the former being derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning holy or sacred, and the latter being a reference to John the Baptist or John the Apostle.
The name Saintjohn was likely first used as a way to honor these biblical figures or to express a desire for the child to lead a pious and virtuous life. In the Middle Ages, it was common for names to reflect religious devotion or aspirations for the child's spiritual well-being.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saintjohn can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership in England completed in 1086 under the reign of William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Sanctus Johannes," which translates to "Saint John" in Latin.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Saintjohn. One example is Saintjohn Inglesant (c. 1615-1684), an English writer and philosopher who authored the novel "The Fortunate Mistress." Another is Saintjohn Tregelles (1813-1875), a English biblical scholar and textual critic who made significant contributions to the study of the Greek New Testament.
In the realm of religion, Saintjohn Chrysostom (c. 349-407) was an influential Early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople, renowned for his eloquent preaching and writings. Saintjohn of the Cross (1542-1591) was a Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar, and Doctor of the Church, known for his works on the spiritual life and the dark night of the soul.
In the arts, Saintjohn Perse (1887-1975) was a French poet and diplomat who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1960 for his poetic work, which was influenced by his experiences in the French diplomatic service.
While the name Saintjohn has its roots in the Christian tradition, it has also been used by individuals of various faiths and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diverse and global nature of naming practices.
People
Saintjohn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saintjohn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Saintjohn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saintjohn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saintjohn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Saintjohn a common name?
We classify Saintjohn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saintjohn most popular?
The single biggest year for Saintjohn was 1966, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saintjohn is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Saintjohn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saintjohn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saintjohn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Saintjohn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saintjohn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Saintjohn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Saintjohn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.