Saturn
An ancient Roman mythological name derived from the agricultural deity Saturnus.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Saturn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Saturn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saturn births was 2022 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saturn. 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.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2022
26 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,834
Tracked since 1996
Gender
Gender distribution for Saturn
Saturn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 131 total registrations, 42 (32.1%) were male and 89 (67.9%) were female.
Saturn as a male name
- Ranked #5,834 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (16 births)
Saturn as a female name
- Ranked #10,917 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (19 births)
Popularity
Saturn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saturn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 97 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saturn 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 Saturn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Saturns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Saturn
The name Saturn has its origins in ancient Roman mythology and astronomy. It is derived from the Latin word "Saturnus," which was the name of the Roman god of agriculture, liberation, and time. Saturnus was associated with the planet Saturn, which in turn was named after the god.
In Roman mythology, Saturnus was one of the oldest and most important deities, considered the father of Jupiter, the king of the gods. He was celebrated during the Saturnalia festival, a time of feasting, revelry, and the temporary inversion of social roles.
The name Saturn first appeared in ancient Roman texts and records, including the works of poets like Ovid and Virgil, who wrote extensively about the mythology surrounding the god. It was also mentioned in various religious and historical documents from the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Saturn was a Roman senator and statesman named Saturnus, who lived in the 1st century AD. However, the name was not widely used in ancient Rome, as it was primarily associated with the god and the planet.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Saturn, although it has remained relatively uncommon. One example is Saturn Báñez (1542-1604), a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation.
Another individual with the name Saturn was Saturn Mader (1887-1947), an American artist and illustrator best known for his work in the Golden Age of comic books. He was one of the founding members of the comic book company Fawcett Publications.
In the 19th century, there was a French sculptor named Saturn Dalí (1818-1891), who was the grandfather of the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Saturn Dalí's works can be found in various museums and collections in France and Spain.
A more recent example is Saturn Calisto (1942-2022), an American activist and author who was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. She was known for her advocacy work and her memoir, "Memoirs of a Gay Soul Rebel."
While the name Saturn has ancient roots and has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, likely due to its strong association with the Roman god and the planet. However, it has been adopted by a few individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from theology and art to activism and literature.
People
Saturn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saturn 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
Saturn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saturn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saturn 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Saturn a common name?
We classify Saturn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saturn most popular?
The single biggest year for Saturn was 2022, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saturn is about 6 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 Saturn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saturn a female name?
Yes, 67.9% of people registered as Saturn in the SSA data are female. 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 Saturn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saturn 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 Saturn 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 Saturn?
See how many Americans are named Saturn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.