Sailor
Sailor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Mariner, boatman, or seamanship practitioner.
Origin and history
Sailor is an English occupational name derived from the word for a mariner or boatman. While historically rare as a male given name in the U.S., it has seen increased adoption in recent years alongside the trend of modern word and nature names.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Sailor since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1683.
States where it is most popular
- FL (38 %)
- TX (34.2 %)
- CA (13.9 %)
- TN (7.6 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 307 |
| 2020-2029 | 244 |
Fun facts
- It derives from Old French 'sailleor' (a dancer/leaper) or Middle English 'saylor' (a mariner).
- Although historically uncommon, over a third of its total recorded U.S. male births have occurred since 2020.