Holding steady.
Popularity of Stclair since 1895
Babies named Stclair per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Stclair's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Stclair is a rare given name that originated as a Scottish surname, a variant of Sinclair. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1895, it has never achieved widespread popularity, with no rank reported in any year. Its peak usage was in its first recorded year, 1895, and the name's trajectory has been stable, appearing only sporadically since. With no top states or notable frequency, Stclair remains an obscure choice, likely used by families honoring the Sinclair surname or the place name Saint Clair.
Stclair is a Scottish surname transferred to given name use, a variant of Sinclair. The name originates from the Norman French 'Saint Clair', meaning 'blessed clear' or 'bright clear', referring to a place in Normandy. The Sinclair family became prominent in Scotland after the Norman conquest, and the given name Stclair emerged as a rare first name, particularly in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Stu, Clair
Variants: Sinclair, St. Clair
Sibling names for Stclair
Names that share Stclair's style, for a brother or sister.
