Sailor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
16% Masculine / 84% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Sailor means 'one who works on a ship' or 'lover of the sea.'
Meaning of the Name Sailor
The name Sailor is of English origin and it is derived from the occupation of a sailor, a person who works on a ship. It can also be used to describe someone who loves the sea or has a connection to the ocean. The name Sailor has a nautical and adventurous feel to it, evoking images of sailing on the open waters.
Popularity of the Name Sailor
The popularity for the name Sailor peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 245 births, which ranked number 1,952 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Sailor had the most female births in 2016 with 245, which ranked number 1,062 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2016 with 49, which ranked number 2,549 out of 14,199 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sailor has increased sharply over the last ten years from 122 births to 230 births, an increase of 88.52%. Among males, Sailor has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 49 births, an increase of 157.89%. Among females, Sailor has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 103 births to 181 births, an increase of 75.73%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sailor
- 20 Year Trend of Sailor: 253.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Sailor: 88.52%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Sailor: 157.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sailor: 75.73%
Popularity of Sailor by State
For males, Sailor was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NC, with 5 male births. Among females, Sailor was most popular in Southeastern states with 49 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 20 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sailor. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 629 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | 16 | 612 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 1303 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sailor
- Total Births of Sailor: 245 (6.55%)
- Male Births of Sailor: 54 (9.94%)
- Female Births of Sailor: 191 (5.80%)
Given the upward trend of Sailor over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.55% increase in total births, for a total of 245 births in 2024. Male births for Sailor have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 54 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.94%. For Females, births for Sailor have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 191 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.80%.