Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1994
Synclair
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Synclair, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1994–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Synclair sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 17 recorded since 1994.
Social Security Administration records show Synclair recorded 17 times among girls since 1994, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2019.
- 17 total births
- 1994–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Synclair since 1994, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 17
- total births
- 1994–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Synclair was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
7 babies were named Synclair in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Synclair's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Synclair splits its recorded history at 1995: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Synclair at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Synclair popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2019
- Peak year (1994)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Synclair by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Synclair's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Synclair births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Synclair? ▼
17 babies have been named Synclair since 1994. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1994 with 7 births.
When was Synclair most popular? ▼
Synclair was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Synclair been used? ▼
Synclair has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 26 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Synclair? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Synthia, Syncere, Syniah, Synia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Synclair's data
- Synclair's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Synclair
Nearby Names Like Synclair
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Synclair
Synthia Girl
#10301 2,428 births
Syncere Girl
#3743 674 births
Syniah Girl
#16289 571 births
Synia Girl
421 births
Synai Girl
#7144 341 births
Compare Synclair side by side: Synclair vs Synthia Synclair vs Syncere Synclair vs Syniah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Synclair: Baby Name Since 1994 - 17 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/synclair. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Synclair draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.