unisex name
Sainte
SANT (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,033
Sainte is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 62% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1963 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #902. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sainte Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 300 |
| 1910s | 225 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 120 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sainte?
In 1963, Sainte was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #902 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Sainte Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sainte
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sainte Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sainte over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sainte
- French SANT
Sibling Names for Sainte
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sainte — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sainte
How popular is the name Sainte?
In 1963, Sainte was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #902 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Sainte a girl's or a boy's name?
Sainte is used for both girls and boys. About 62% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sainte?
Sainte has 1 syllable.
When was Sainte most popular?
Sainte peaked in 1901, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Sainte a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sainte currently ranks #5,556 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.