Baby Names Starting With S
S is the 7th most common starting letter for baby names in the US — 5.9% of babies given a top-1,000 name have one. Sophia and Sebastian lead the way.
How popular is the letter S?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
S names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the S names gaining ground.
Where S names come from
Origins of the S names in the top 1,000. English leads with 39.
All baby names starting with S
3,242 names found
Sa
To help or assist; also a Japanese kanji meaning sand
Saabir
Patient, enduring, or steadfast
Saachi
Truth; beloved; grace
Saad
Felicity, happiness, or good fortune
Saadia
Lucky, fortunate, or blessed
Saadiq
Truthful, honest, or sincere
Saadiya
Lucky, fortunate, or blessed
Saafir
Ambassador, mediator, or traveler
Saagar
Ocean or sea
Saahas
Bravery, courage, or valor
Saahil
Shore, coast, or guide
Saahir
Wakeful, vigilant, or charming
Saajan
Beloved, dear, or well-loved
Saaketh
One who is dedicated or another name for Lord Vishnu
Saam
Silver; also a hero in Persian mythology
Saamir
Entertaining companion or one who tells stories at night
Saamiya
Elevated, lofty, or sublime
Saanjh
Evening or dusk
Saanvi
Goddess Lakshmi; one who is followed
Saanvika
Goddess Lakshmi; one who is followed
Baby names starting with S: common questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with S?
Sophia is the most popular girls' name starting with S (#5 in the US), and Sebastian is the most popular boys' name (#16), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are baby names starting with S?
S is the 7th most common starting letter for baby names in the US. 154,420 babies — 5.9% of those given a top-1,000 name in 2025 — received a name beginning with S, across 102 different names.
Which S names are getting more popular?
Sienna, Stetson, Sage, Sutton, Stevie are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
Where do S baby names come from?
Among S names in the top 1,000, the most common origins are English (39 names), Hebrew (27 names), Latin (25 names).