Holding steady, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Sinan since 1981
Babies named Sinan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sinan's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Sinan is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'spearhead,' a symbol of strength and precision. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1981 and has maintained a stable presence, ranking 3,757 in 2025, its peak year so far, with an estimated 1 in 58,899 newborn boys receiving the name that year. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting communities with Arabic-speaking heritage. Though historically tied to notable figures such as the Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, the name is seldom used among English-speaking families and remains a distinctive choice.
Sinan derives from the Arabic word sinān, meaning 'spearhead' or 'point of a spear'. It is a traditional masculine name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, historically used across the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East. The name is associated with strength and sharpness, qualities celebrated in classical Arabic poetry.
Where Sinan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sinan” around the world
Where Sinan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Sinan
Names that share Sinan's style, for a brother or sister.
