"set apart, sanctified"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Saint
Pronunciation: [ s-AYNT ]
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- Saint West (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son, born 2015) has given this name strong celebrity association
The Story of Saint
Saint derives from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning holy, consecrated, or set apart. The word entered English through Old French 'saint' in the medieval period. As a given name for girls, Saint represents the boldest end of the spiritual word-name trend, declaring the child's sacred nature outright. It is both a statement of faith and an act of supreme confidence.
Saint gained worldwide attention when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their son Saint West in 2015. While primarily a boy's name in that context, the broader trend of spiritual word names being used for girls — where Saint joins Blessing, Mercy, and True — has opened the name to female use as well.
In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, saints are venerated as holy intercessors and models of Christian virtue. Naming a child Saint is a declaration that the child is set apart — a powerful act of parental intention. In French, 'Sainte' has long been used as a feminine prefix in religious place names.
Historical Record
Saint first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 132 babies have been named Saint in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saint is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #4,312 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Catholic Church has officially canonized over 10,000 saints throughout its history
- In French naming tradition, 'Sainte' appears in hundreds of place names across France and its former territories
- Saint is among the shortest possible one-syllable spiritual names, putting it in company with True, Psalm, and Brave
Saint in Other Languages
Latin
Sancta
French
Sainte
German
Heilige
Italian
Santa
Spanish
Santa
Portuguese
Santa
Popularity Over Time
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #4,312
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Cultural Origins
- American Christian English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Nicknames
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Saie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint
What does the name Saint mean?
"set apart, sanctified" (from Latin). Saint derives from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning holy, consecrated, or set apart. The word entered English through Old French 'saint' in the medieval period. As a given name for girls, Saint represents the boldest end of the spiritual word-name trend, declaring the child's sacred nature outright. It is both a statement of faith and an act of supreme confidence.
What is the origin of the name Saint?
Saint has Latin, American, Christian, and English origins. In Latin, it means "set apart, sanctified".
Is Saint a boy or girl name?
Saint is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4312. As a boy name, it is ranked #282. Saint is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Saint?
Saint is pronounced s-AYNT.
How popular is the name Saint?
Saint is currently ranked #4312 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Saint?
Common nicknames for Saint include Sai, Say, Saie, and Saikins.
What are good middle names for Saint?
Popular middle name pairings include Saint Marie, Saint Grace, Saint Elise, Saint Claire, Saint Rose, and Saint Céleste.
What are good sibling names for Saint?
Names that pair well with Saint as siblings include True, Psalm, Mercy, Blessing, Reign, and Valor.
How many syllables does Saint have?
Saint has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Saint a common or rare name?
Saint is an uncommon name, ranked #4312 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Saint
Saint is a girl name with American, Christian, and English origins . The name means "set apart, sanctified" in Latin .
Is Saint a boy or girl name? Saint is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,312 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #282. Saint is more commonly used as a boy name.
Saint is currently ranked #4,312 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Saint has 1 syllable and is pronounced s-AYNT, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Saint include Sai, Say, Saie, and Saikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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