Saint is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #360 in 2022 with 916 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,286 births ranking #267. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18,220.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,904 boys born was named Saint. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.