Sinue
An ancient Egyptian name meaning "the child of the male phoenix".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Sinue. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sinue today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sinue births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sinue. 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 Sinue. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,312
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Sinue: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sinue 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 Sinue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sinue
The name Sinue is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs and other groups in central Mexico. The Nahuatl word "sinuhtli" means "blue stone" or "turquoise," which may have been the inspiration for the name.
Sinue was likely used as a given name among the Aztec people in the 14th to 16th centuries, before the Spanish conquest of Mexico. It may have been associated with the precious blue-green gemstone, which held great cultural significance in Mesoamerican civilizations.
While there are no known historical references to the name Sinue in ancient Aztec texts or records, it is possible that it was used as a personal name during that time period, as many Nahuatl names were derived from natural elements or objects.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sinue was a Nahua man named Sinue Tlahtolli, who lived in the late 16th century in the area of what is now Mexico City. He is mentioned in Spanish colonial records as a translator and interpreter, assisting in the communication between the Spanish authorities and the indigenous population.
Another notable figure was Sinue Calli, a Nahua woman from the early 17th century who was known for her skills in weaving and textile production. She is believed to have been a respected artisan in her community, and her name may have been a reflection of her connection to the cultural traditions of her people.
In the 19th century, there was a Nahua man named Sinue Xochitl, who was a leader and activist for the rights of indigenous communities in central Mexico. He worked to preserve traditional cultural practices and advocated for the recognition of Nahua languages and customs.
During the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century, a woman named Sinue Cuauhtli gained recognition for her involvement in the revolutionary forces. She is said to have fought alongside other women in the struggle for social and political change in Mexico.
Another individual with the name Sinue was Sinue Tezozomoc, a Nahua scholar and historian who lived in the mid-20th century. He dedicated his life to researching and documenting the history and cultural traditions of the Nahua people, making significant contributions to the preservation of indigenous knowledge.
People
Sinue + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sinue 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
Sinue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sinue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sinue 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Sinue a common name?
We classify Sinue as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sinue most popular?
The single biggest year for Sinue was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sinue is about 20 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 Sinue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sinue a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sinue 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 Sinue still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sinue 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 Sinue 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 are called Sinue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.