Infant
Infant is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
A very young child or baby; historically derived from Latin meaning 'unable to speak'.
Origin and history
Infant is a rare given name derived from the English vocabulary word meaning a very young child or baby. In official U.S. birth records, the name appears primarily due to placeholder entries on birth certificates that were later transcribed into public data. Its usage as an intentional personal name remains extremely rare in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,908 babies in the United States have been named Infant since 1880. It ranks #2827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2010.
States where it is most popular
- TX (84.7 %)
- IN (11 %)
- FL (2.3 %)
- TN (0.9 %)
- OH (0.59 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 531 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,528 |
| 2000-2010 | 702 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Fun facts
- Many historical birth records using Infant resulted from delayed naming, where the generic noun was recorded temporarily on official documents.
- The word originates from the Latin 'infans', composed of 'in-' (not) and 'fans' (speaking), literally translating to 'one who cannot speak'.