Holding steady.
Popularity of Sinjin since 1989
Babies named Sinjin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 183 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sinjin is a rare Anglicized given name derived from Saint John. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, and while it has never cracked the top 1000, its peak year was 1994. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, occasionally chosen by parents seeking a distinctive, traditional-sounding name with a unique pronunciation. Because it is so uncommon, top states for Sinjin usage are negligible, and it remains a true outlier in American naming data.
Sinjin is an English phonetic approximation of Saint John, often used as a given name and surname. It originated from the medieval practice of contracting 'Saint John' into a single name, particularly in the British Isles. The name has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sibling names for Sinjin
Names that share Sinjin's style, for a brother or sister.
