Synceer
A unique coined name, likely intended to evoke modernity and technological progress.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Synceer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Synceer today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Synceer births was 2010 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Synceer. 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 Synceer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2010
7 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,613
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Synceer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Synceer from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 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
Synceer 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 Synceer 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 Synceer
The given name Synceer is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, around the 3rd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "sin" meaning "moon" and "cer" meaning "bright" or "shining." Thus, the name Synceer could be interpreted as "bright moon" or "shining moon."
One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. These tablets were discovered in the ancient city of Ur and contained records of trade, legal transactions, and religious rituals. The name Synceer appeared multiple times, suggesting that it was a common name among the Sumerians during that period.
Interestingly, the name Synceer also holds significance in ancient Babylonian mythology. According to some accounts, there was a minor deity named Synceer who was associated with the moon and its celestial cycles. However, the details surrounding this deity are scarce, and its role in the Babylonian pantheon remains largely obscure.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Synceer. One such figure was Synceer of Uruk, a renowned Sumerian poet and scholar who lived around 2300 BCE. His works, which were inscribed on clay tablets, are considered among the earliest examples of literary poetry in human civilization.
Another notable bearer of this name was Synceer the Mathematician, a Babylonian scholar who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and geometry. His works were later studied and expounded upon by the ancient Greek scholars.
During the Hellenistic period, there was a Greek philosopher named Synceer of Rhodes, who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was a follower of the Stoic school of philosophy and is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.
In the medieval period, a Persian scholar named Synceer al-Tusi, born in 1201 CE, gained recognition for his work in astronomy and mathematics. He is credited with developing innovative methods for calculating planetary movements and contributing to the advancement of trigonometry.
Lastly, in the 16th century, there was an Italian artist and architect named Synceer Fontana, who was born in 1543 CE. He was renowned for his architectural designs, particularly his work on the Baroque-style churches and palaces in Rome and other parts of Italy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Synceer throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, philosophy, science, and art.
People
Synceer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Synceer 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
Synceer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Synceer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Synceer 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Synceer a common name?
We classify Synceer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Synceer most popular?
The single biggest year for Synceer was 2010, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Synceer is about 17 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 Synceer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Synceer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Synceer 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 Synceer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Synceer 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 Synceer 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 Synceer?
See how many people have the name Synceer on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.