Saint is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #627 in 2021 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 101 births ranking #403. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 5,000 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.