Sinjon
A masculine name derived from the biblical Hebrew name Simeon.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sinjon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sinjon today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sinjon births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sinjon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sinjon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,366
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Sinjon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sinjon 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 Sinjon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sinjon
The name Sinjon is an ancient one, originating from the Indo-European language group. Its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit words "sinjana" and "sinjita," which roughly translate to "adorned" or "decorated." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who was well-dressed or carried themselves with a certain elegance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sinjon dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it appears in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. One notable mention is in the Mahabharata, where a character named Sinjon is described as a wise and learned scholar.
As the name spread across various regions and cultures, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In ancient Persia, it was known as "Sinjoun," while in parts of Greece, it was written as "Sindion."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sinjon. One of the earliest was Sinjon of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His writings on ethics and morality were influential in his time and were widely studied by scholars.
Another prominent figure was Sinjon the Scribe, a Persian calligrapher and artist who lived during the 9th century CE. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned the walls and manuscripts of many royal courts and libraries across the Middle East.
In the 12th century, there was Sinjon the Geographer, an Arab scholar who traveled extensively and documented his observations of different lands and cultures. His detailed accounts and maps were considered groundbreaking for their time.
During the Renaissance period, Sinjon Bellini, an Italian painter from Venice, gained recognition for his portraiture and religious works. Born in 1430, his realistic and emotive style influenced many artists of his era.
More recently, in the 19th century, Sinjon Hawkins was a noted English explorer and naturalist. Born in 1798, he embarked on several expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, documenting numerous plant and animal species previously unknown to science.
While the name Sinjon may not be as common today, its rich history and cultural significance have left an indelible mark on various civilizations and eras, spanning millennia and continents.
People
Sinjon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sinjon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sinjon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sinjon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sinjon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sinjon a common name?
We classify Sinjon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Sinjon most popular?
The single biggest year for Sinjon was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sinjon is about 27 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 Sinjon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sinjon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sinjon 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 Sinjon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sinjon 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 Sinjon 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 people have the name Sinjon?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Sinjon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.