Names that start with S
2,008 different S-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Sophia led them with 12,572 newborns. Compare all 8,534 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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S-names in 2025
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- SophiaFrom the Greek word sophia, meaning "wisdomGreek12,572
- SebastianFrom Latin Sebastianus, "man from Sebastia", a city whose name derives from Greek sebastos, "venerable," the Greek rendering of the imperial title AugustusLatin8,615
- SamuelFrom the Hebrew Shemu'el, interpreted as either "name of God" or "God has heardHebrew8,342
- SofiaA form of Sophia, Greek for "wisdom", and the standard spelling across Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Scandinavian, and many Slavic languagesGreek8,261
- SantiagoSpanish for 'Saint James,' fused from Santo Yago, the medieval Spanish name of the apostle JamesSpanish7,560
- ScarlettFrom an English occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet, the brilliantly colored luxury cloth of the Middle AgesEnglish5,650
- SilasA New Testament name, probably a short form of the Latin Silvanus, "of the forest"Greek4,646
- SadieOriginally an English pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for "princess" or "noblewoman", long since established as an independent nameEnglish4,168
- StellaFrom the Latin stella, meaning "starLatin4,136
- SawyerOne who saws woodEnglish3,997
- SophieThe French form of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning "wisdomFrench3,984
- SuttonFrom the southern settlementEnglish2,715
- SarahA biblical name meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'Hebrew2,710
- StetsonFrom an English surname of uncertain origin, adopted as a given name through its association with the Stetson cowboy hatEnglish2,699
- SiennaReddish-brown, referring to the clay pigment siennaItalian2,659
- SageA wise person or the aromatic herb Salvia officinalisModern coinage2,537
- ScottieA diminutive of Scott, itself from a surname and ethnic byname meaning "a Scot", a person from ScotlandEnglish2,490
- ShilohThe name Shiloh is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'tranquil' or 'peaceful' from the Biblical place name, possibly meaning 'place of restHebrew2,318
- SerenityA state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubledEnglish2,209
- SavannahTreeless plain, referring to the grassy biomeEnglish2,141
- SloaneRaider, warrior, or one who lives near a slough (muddy place)Irish2,089
- SamanthaThe name Samantha is of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Samuel and Anthea meaning "listener" and "flowery," or a feminine form of Samuel meaning "God has heardEnglish1,973
- SummerThe warmest season of the yearEnglish1,973
- SkylarScholar, or one who shields, or derived from the Dutch surname SchuylerDutch1,931
- SaraSara means 'princess' or 'noblewoman' in HebrewHebrew1,568
- Steviecrowned one (diminutive of Stephanie)English1,545
- SimonHe who hearsHebrew1,529
- SaylorMeaning uncertainEnglish1,472
- SelahA Hebrew word meaning 'pause' or 'lift up', often interpreted as a musical or liturgical direction in the PsalmsHebrew1,429
- ShepherdOne who herds sheepEnglish1,416
- SaintA person of exceptional holiness, from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning consecrated or holyLatin1,309
- StevenSteven is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'English1,261
- SonnySonny is a nickname derived from the English word "son," often used as a term of endearment for a boyEnglish1,192
- SelenaThe name is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek selene meaning 'moon'Greek1,170
- SterlingOf high qualityEnglish1,162
- Sullivandark-eyed oneIrish1,157
- SpencerOne who dispenses provisionsEnglish1,153
- SalemOf uncertain originEnglish1,111
- SylvieThe French form of Silvia, from Latin silva, "wood" or "forestFrench1,096
- SylviaFrom the Latin for 'forest' or 'woodsLatin1,017
- SunnyCheerful, bright, or full of sunshineEnglish998
- SamaraOf uncertain originModern coinage957
- SabrinaOf uncertain originEnglish956
- SerenaSerene, calm, tranquilLatin942
- SantinoLittle saintItalian934
- SevynOf uncertain originModern coinage908
- SydneyBroad meadow, or from the place name SydneyEnglish893
- StephenCrown, wreath, or garland, from the Greek stephanosGreek829
- SolomonPeaceful, derived from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peaceHebrew767
- SkylerThe name Skyler is of Dutch origin, derived from the surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'one who gives shelter'Dutch747
- SaraiPrincess or noblewomanHebrew733
- SylasOf uncertain originEnglish732
- SergioServant or attendant, from the Roman family name SergiusItalian714
- SorenSevere, sternScandinavian703
- SaigeWise one, from the English word 'sage'English699
- SamsonOf the sunHebrew639
- SkyeFrom the Isle of Skye, referring to the Scottish islandScottish628
- SeanSean is the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Irish623
- SolanaSunshine, warmth, or a place in the sunSpanish599
- ScarletA vivid red color, derived from a type of fine clothEnglish581
- SolSun, or a diminutive of Solomon or SoledadLatin573
- ScottFrom Scotland, originally a surname for someone from Scotland or a Gaelic speakerEnglish561
- StephanieFeminine form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'Greek543
- SaulAsked for (or lent), referring to the biblical king of IsraelHebrew535
- SethAppointed, placedHebrew505
- SincereSincere means honest, genuine, and without pretense, directly from the English wordModern coinage489
- SeraphinaA feminine name meaning "fiery ones" or "ardent ones," derived from the Hebrew seraphim, the highest order of angelsHebrew489
- Shelbyfrom the estate on the ledgeEnglish485
- SienaFrom the name of the Italian city SienaItalian479
- Sierramountain rangeSpanish476
- SeleneMoon, moon goddessGreek469
- SariyahOften considered a variant of Sarah (princess) or a combination of Sara and the suffix -iyah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewomanModern coinage468
- SashaA diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Slavic461
- SamGod has heardHebrew452
- ShaneGod is graciousIrish439
- SamirOne who converses pleasantly at night, or a companion in evening conversationArabic434
- ShawnGod is graciousIrish412
- SamiraA name of Arabic origin meaning 'pleasant companion' or 'entertaining companion'Arabic387
- Sloanof uncertain originIrish386
- ScoutOne who gathers informationModern coinage385
- SantanaA habitational surname meaning 'from the place named Santa Ana', referring to the Christian saintSpanish377
- SkyThe sky, the heavens aboveEnglish373
- SoleilSun in FrenchFrench370
- SalvadorSavior, one who savesSpanish341
- SantosSaints, referring to all saints collectivelySpanish337
- SorayaStarPersian313
- SheaAdmirable or hawk-like, from an Irish surnameIrish312
- SiyaOf debated originModern coinage304
- ShaiOf uncertain originHebrew293
- StormiLittle storm, derived from the English wordEnglish291
- SundayFrom the English word for the day of the week, traditionally associated with the sunEnglish290
- SarahiOf uncertain originSpanish287
- StanleyStone clearingEnglish278
- SalmaPeaceful, safe, or wholeArabic278
- StoneDerived from the English word for a piece of rock, used as a surname transferred to a given nameEnglish275
- SaanviGoddess LakshmiSanskrit274
- SariahPrincess of the LordLiterary271
- ShepardShepherd, one who herds sheepEnglish268
- SyaireOf uncertain originModern coinage264
- ShayOf uncertain originIrish261
- SkylaOf uncertain originModern coinage257
- ShmuelHis name is GodHebrew256
- SimoneHeardFrench254
- SidneyWide island, from the Old English elements 'sīd' (wide, spacious) and 'īeg' (island)English251
- SevenThe number seven, often associated with luck and completenessModern coinage251
- SalvatoreSavior, one who savesItalian249
- SafaOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Arabic صفا (safa) meaning 'purity, serenity'Arabic249
- SailorOne who sailsEnglish246
- SerafinaFiery oneItalian245
- ShimonGod has heardHebrew241
- SalomeThe name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'peace'Hebrew239
- SemajCreated as a reverse spelling of James, therefore etymologically shares James's meaning 'supplanter', though the intended meaning is the same as the original nameModern coinage235
- SapphireDerived from the gemstone sapphire, a precious blue stoneEnglish233
- SunnieLittle sun, or cheerful like the sunEnglish230
- SusanSusan is derived from the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'Hebrew222
- SavannaA large, flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regionsSpanish222
- SaoirseFreedom, libertyIrish222
- SamiFrom the Arabic 'samī' meaning 'exalted, sublime' or a short form of SamuelArabic220
- Stefancrown, garlandGreek219
- StormThe name Storm means 'tempest' or 'violent weather', directly derived from the English word for a natural atmospheric disturbanceEnglish219
- SekaniOne who laughs, or laughterAfrican219
- SiaDerived from the Old Norse name Sigrid, meaning 'victory' and 'beautiful,' but also used as a short form of names like Sian or as an independent name of uncertain originScandinavian215
- ShlomoPeace, completeness, or welfareHebrew211
- SladeOne who lives in or near a valley or daleEnglish208
- SallyPrincess, noblewoman, or a pet form of SarahEnglish201
- SusannaLily or rose, from the Hebrew word for lilyHebrew197
- SimeonHe who hearsHebrew197
- ScarletteVariant of Scarlett, referring to the bright red color of the cloth, ultimately derived from the Old French 'escarlate'English197
- SantiSaint, or a short form of Santiago (Saint James)Spanish197
- SyncereThe name is a modern coinage intended to convey the idea of sincerity, derived from the English word 'sincere' with a distinctive spellingModern coinage192
- SamaOf uncertain originArabic192
- StellanOf uncertain originScandinavian192
- SandraShort form of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'Italian188
- SteeleSteele is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from the word for the metal steel, connoting strengthEnglish184
- SilviaFrom the Latin for 'forest' or 'woodland'Latin182
- SharonSharon is a Hebrew name meaning 'plain' or 'flat area,' referring to the fertile coastal plain in IsraelHebrew179
- Solenesolemn, dignifiedFrench179
- SelinaMoon goddessGreek176
- SaniyahThe name Saniyah is often considered a variant of Saniya, meaning "radiant" or "brilliant" in Arabic, though its exact meaning is debatedArabic175
- ShiaGift from GodArabic172
- ShiloOften associated with a place name of Hebrew origin, but its use as a given name is modern and its meaning is not clearly definedModern coinage172
- SoniaWisdom, or a variant of Sophia, meaning wisdomEnglish171
- ShayaGift of GodHebrew171
- SafiyaPure, sincere, or chosen friendArabic168
- ShivanshA part of Lord ShivaSanskrit168
- SyedA respectful Arabic title meaning 'lord' or 'master,' traditionally used for male descendants of the Prophet MuhammadArabic166
- Slateroccupational surname for someone who worked with slate, such as a roofer or quarry workerEnglish166
- SamadhiA state of meditative consciousness, the highest stage of meditation in yogic tradition, often translated as 'absorption' or 'unionSanskrit165
- SoraOf uncertain meaningJapanese162
- SidraLotus tree, or poetic for heaven, paradiseArabic162
- SultanKing, ruler, sovereign, or authorityArabic161
- SanaiUncertainModern coinage160
- ScottyFrom ScotlandEnglish159
- ShauryaBravery, valour, courageSanskrit155
- ScotlynModern feminine name derived from Scott, referring to a person from Scotland or a Gaelic speakerModern coinage155
- SummitThe highest point of a mountain or hillModern coinage155
- SeamusSupplanter, he who supplantsIrish154
- SybilProphetess, oracular womanGreek152
- SanaResplendence, brilliance, or praiseArabic151
- SaifA name meaning 'sword' in ArabicArabic147
- ShalomPeace, completeness, welfareHebrew146
- SuedeA name derived from the English word for a type of soft leatherModern coinage146
- SymphonyA musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in several movementsModern coinage145
- SanadSupport, pillar, or relianceArabic145
- SaroyaOf debated originPersian143
- StoriA modern invented name, likely a respelling of the word story, suggesting a narrative or taleModern coinage141
- SantielOf uncertain originModern coinage141
- StacyResurrectionGreek140
- SofieA variant of Sophie, meaning 'wisdom'Greek138
- SkylynnA modern invented name combining Sky with the popular suffix -lynn, suggesting a sky of water or a lovely skyModern coinage136
- ShirleyFrom an English surname meaning 'bright clearing' or 'shire clearing'English133
- SedonaOf uncertain originModern coinage132
- Sakaiof uncertain originModern coinage131
- SereneFrom the English word meaning calm, peaceful, or clearEnglish130
- SennaOf uncertain originModern coinage130
- SmithA surname transferred to first name, meaning 'metalworker' or 'blacksmith'English128
- SianniLikely a modern feminine coinage, with no established meaning beyond its phonetic appealModern coinage128
- SamiyahGod has heard, exalted, or loftyArabic126
- ScottlynCombination of Scott and the popular -lyn suffix, with no inherent meaning beyond the componentsModern coinage125
- SwayzeOf uncertain origin, possibly an Anglicized form of a Scottish surnameScottish124
- SyairOf uncertain originModern coinage124
- ShoshanaLily or rose, a flower name from HebrewHebrew123
- SoleiaFrom Italian 'sole' meaning 'sun', likely a variant of Soleil or a feminine elaboration of SolItalian122
- SireSire is a modern coinage, likely derived from the English word for a male parent or a title of respect, used as a given nameModern coinage121
- StoryFrom the English word for a narrative or account, used as a given nameModern coinage120
- SarinaOf debated originHebrew117
- ShannonOld, wise river or possibly 'descendant of Senán'Irish116
- SamayaOf debated originSanskrit116
- Saphiraof uncertain originModern coinage114
- ShaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage113
- SequoiaOf uncertain originNative American111
- SylvanOf or relating to the forestLatin111
- SammyShort form of Samuel or Samson, often used as a given name in its own rightEnglish110
- SarayaOf uncertain originModern coinage110
- StormyFrom the English word meaning 'stormy,' often associated with tempestuous weatherEnglish109
- StormieLittle stormModern coinage107
- SaidHappy, fortunate, or luckyArabic107
- SulaimanSulaiman is the Arabic form of Solomon, meaning 'peaceful one' or 'man of peaceArabic107
- SunniDerived from the Arabic term 'Sunni,' referring to the largest branch of IslamArabic106
- SoleiSun, sunlightItalian106