Rising since 1989, #628 for boys today.
Popularity of Sincere since 1976
Babies named Sincere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 40 | 189 |
| 2000s | 595 | 2,899 |
| 2010s | 573 | 4,142 |
| 2020s | 259 | 2,860 |
Meaning & origin
Sincere is a modern virtue name that has steadily grown in popularity since first appearing in U.S. records in 1976. It reached its peak rank in 2022 and as of 2025 sits at rank 628, with approximately 1 in 3,838 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1989, reflecting a broader trend toward meaningful word names. The name is most prevalent in Washington, D.C., Georgia, and South Carolina. While it is a straightforward English word, its adoption as a given name reflects a desire for honesty and authenticity in naming.
Sincere is a modern coinage taken directly from the English adjective 'sincere,' meaning honest and genuine. It emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly within African American communities, and has been rising in popularity since the late 1980s.
Where Sincere is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sinc, Cere, Sinny
Variants: Sincerely
Sibling names for Sincere
Names that share Sincere's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Sincere
Names whose popularity has moved with Sincere's over the last 50 years.
