Saint is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #706 in 2020 with 47 recorded births. This places Saint in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 101 births ranking #403. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 6,149 boys born was named Saint. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Saint is a striking modern word name with strong spiritual and status-like overtones. It feels bold, simple, and very contemporary.
As a first name, Saint is much newer than the religious word itself and belongs to the rise of aspirational and symbolic naming. Its impact comes from directness more than tradition.