Sailor
How to say it: SAY-ler · /ˈseɪlər/
English word-name meaning 'one who sails'. Evokes the sea, adventure, and freedom; used as a given name.
Sailor was the 213th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 246 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 97% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #158 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #213 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 246 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,986 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +97% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #158 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost everything about Sailor belongs to recent decades. The 2020s mark its high point so far, and the next few years look set to lift it further.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a rolling finish, Sailor feels breezy and open. Cove and Harbor share its shoreline spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sailor is about 1 in 83.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Sailor
- Sailor Roberts (1931–1995)American poker player
- Sailor Young (1876–1964)Cricket player of England.
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