Sailor
3 countries#1132 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sailor was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,290 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #1132 · peaked in 2016 with 294 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
47 births recorded 2011–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2020 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
47 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
10 births recorded 1993–2008 · peaked in 1993 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sailor’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2757 | — |
| 2007 | #2509 | ↑248 |
| 2008 | #2462 | ↑47 |
| 2009 | #2286 | ↑176 |
| 2010 | #2167 | ↑119 |
| 2011 | #1817 | ↑350 |
| 2012 | #1918 | ↓101 |
| 2013 | #1587 | ↑331 |
| 2014 | #1221 | ↑366 |
| 2015 | #1092 | ↑129 |
| 2016 | #1064 | ↑28 |
| 2017 | #1055 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #1413 | ↓358 |
| 2019 | #1156 | ↑257 |
| 2020 | #1085 | ↑71 |
| 2021 | #1148 | ↓63 |
| 2022 | #1295 | ↓147 |
| 2023 | #1075 | ↑220 |
| 2024 | #1341 | ↓266 |
| 2025 | #1132 | ↑209 |
Frequently asked questions about Sailor
Is Sailor a popular name?
Yes — Sailor currently ranks #1132 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sailor more common for boys or girls?
Sailor is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sailor most popular?
Sailor peaked in 2016 in United States, with 294 recorded births that year.
Is Sailor rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sailor’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8584 in 1998 to #1132 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sailor?
At least 4,347 babies have been recorded with the name Sailor across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sailor popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sailor appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sailor?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sailor include Hollis, Kaya, Ailana, Julissa.
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