Rising since 2014, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Saturn since 1996
Babies named Saturn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 24 | 0 |
| 2020s | 73 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Saturn is a celestial name with ancient Roman roots, used for both boys and girls since it first appeared in the Social Security Administration data in 1996. As of 2025, it sits at rank 6,325, with about 1 in 89,293 newborns receiving the name that year. Its popularity has been on the rise since 2014, and it reached a peak in 2021. The name has not yet charted in any state's top 1,000, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to astronomical or mythological names. Its increasing trajectory suggests a growing appreciation for standalone planetary names beyond the more common Luna or Aurora.
Saturn is the name of the Roman god of agriculture, wealth, and time, equated with the Greek Cronus. The name's etymology is debated, but it is often linked to the Latin verb 'serere' (to sow), reflecting the god's agricultural role. It entered English as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by astronomical nomenclature (the planet Saturn) and the popularization of celestial names. Its use as a personal name remains rare but has seen a gradual increase since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sat, Sati, Turn
Variants: Saturno, Saturnin
Sibling names for Saturn
Names that share Saturn's style, for a brother or sister.
