Sinan
Every Sinan since 1981 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sinan
Sinan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,834 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 452 American babies have been named Sinan. Its peak came in 2018, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sinan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sinan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 29 | #3,834 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #6,144 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,822 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,678 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,526 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,246 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,125 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,690 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,214 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,079 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,750 | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,770 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,941 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,549 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,378 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,214 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,012 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,267 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,457 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,833 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,476 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,203 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,264 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,692 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,980 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,419 |
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Famous people named Sinan
- Sinan Hasani Politician · 1922–2010
- Sinan Bolat Soccer player · b. 1988
- Sinan Güler Basketball player · b. 1983
- Sinan Kurt Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sinan in 2025?
Sinan ranked #3,834 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sinan?
452 babies have been named Sinan in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sinan most popular?
Sinan peaked in 2018, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Sinan a boy or girl name?
Sinan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sinan rising or falling?
Sinan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sinan?
Well-known people named Sinan include Sinan Hasani (politician), Sinan Bolat (soccer player), Sinan Güler (basketball player).