Sencere
Of Turkish origin meaning truthful or sincere.
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Sencere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sencere today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sencere births was 2003 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sencere. 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
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
2003
12 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,860
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Sencere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sencere from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sencere 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 Sencere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sencere
The name Sencere has its origins in the Old French language, derived from the Latin word "sincerus," which means "pure" or "unmixed." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in France, around the 12th or 13th century.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Sencere can be traced back to a French nobleman, Sencere de Montfort, who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the Third Crusade and fought alongside King Richard I of England.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name was Sencere de Champlain, a French explorer and navigator who founded the city of Quebec in 1608. He played a significant role in establishing French colonies in North America and is considered one of the founders of New France.
In the 16th century, the name Sencere appeared in the works of the French philosopher and writer Michel de Montaigne. In his famous book "Essays," he mentioned a friend named Sencere, praising his virtues and sincerity.
During the Renaissance period, the name was also associated with the Italian artist Sencere Santi, a painter and architect who worked in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was known for his contributions to the architectural and artistic developments of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Sencere was the French mathematician and astronomer Sencere Petit, who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets.
While the name Sencere has its roots in Old French and Latin, it has been used across various cultures and languages over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Sencere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sencere 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
Sencere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sencere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sencere 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Sencere a common name?
We classify Sencere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sencere most popular?
The single biggest year for Sencere was 2003, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sencere is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sencere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sencere 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.
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.