Hidden, private, or kept from others
Derived directly from the English word, which traces back to the Latin 'secretus' meaning set apart or withdrawn. As a given name, it suggests a sense of mystery, intimacy, and exclusivity. It is part of a modern wave of word-names that emphasize personal significance over traditional etymology.
Less common today
Secret isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,074 in 1998.
A character in the novel and film adaptation · The Secret Life of Bees
A superhero character and member of Young Justice · DC Comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
