Sincere
Derived from the Latin "sincerus", this name means genuine or truthful.
Name Census estimates that about 10,967 living Americans carry the first name Sincere. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.1% of registrations being male. The average person named Sincere today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sincere births was 2022 (582 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sincere. 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
- • Sincere is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
11K
~ 1 in 31,253 Americans
Peak year
2022
582 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#604
Tracked since 1976
Gender
Gender distribution for Sincere
Sincere leans heavily male at 87.1% of total registrations, but 1,427 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Sincere as a male name
- Ranked #604 in 2024
- 471 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (545 births)
Sincere as a female name
- Ranked #4,176 in 2024
- 35 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (91 births)
Popularity
Sincere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sincere from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 4,711 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sincere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sincere 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 Sincere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sinceres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Sincere, while Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 279 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sincere
The name Sincere has its roots in the Latin word "sincerus," which means "pure" or "unmixed." This term was originally used to describe honey that was unadulterated and free from contaminants. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass ideas of genuineness, honesty, and truthfulness.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Sincere can be traced back to the 16th century, when it began to appear in various literary works and records across Europe. One notable example is the Italian philosopher and writer Torquato Tasso, who used the name Sincero as a character in his pastoral play "Aminta," published in 1573.
In England, the name gained popularity during the Puritan movement of the 17th century. Puritans often chose names that reflected virtues and moral qualities, and Sincere was seen as a fitting choice for a child, symbolizing a desire for honesty and truthfulness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sincere in English literature is found in the works of the Puritan writer John Bunyan, best known for his allegorical novel "The Pilgrim's Progress." In this work, published in 1678, Bunyan includes a character named Mr. Sincere, a representation of the virtue of sincerity.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sincere, including:
1. Sincere Lott (1843-1923), an African American Baptist minister and educator who played a significant role in promoting education and civil rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. Sincere Julius (1889-1956), a Danish-American artist and illustrator known for his works depicting Native American life and culture.
3. Sincere Marais (1907-1984), a French actor and comedian who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for his performances in various stage plays and films.
4. Sincere Alejo (1915-2001), a Mexican painter and muralist, known for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and daily life.
5. Sincere Thabo (1930-2018), a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first democratically elected President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
While the name Sincere has not achieved widespread popularity in modern times, it remains a unique and meaningful choice, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to virtues valued across various cultures and time periods.
People
Sincere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sincere 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
Sincere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sincere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10,967 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sincere 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 31,253 US residents.
Is Sincere a common name?
We classify Sincere as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11,069 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sincere most popular?
The single biggest year for Sincere was 2022, when 582 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sincere is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sincere a male name?
Yes, 87.1% of people registered as Sincere 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.