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Saturn

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAT-ərn /ˈsæt.ərn/High

Meaning: From Latin Saturnus — the Roman god of sowing, agriculture, and time (linked to satus, 'sowing'); also the ringed planet; the root is debatedLow

In 30 seconds: God of sowing; the planet: Saturn is the Roman god of agriculture and the ringed planet. Bold, celestial, and warm (said 'SAT-ərn').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom Latin Saturnus — the Roman god of sowing, agriculture, and time (linked to satus, 'sowing'); also the ringed planet; the root is debated
U.S. rank (2025)#9565 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saturn comes from Latin Saturnus — the Roman god of sowing, agriculture, wealth, and time, honored at the joyous winter festival of Saturnalia — and the name of the magnificent ringed planet. The root is debated, often linked to satus, 'sowing' (which we note, as is the deity/planet origin). A bold, celestial, modern word-name (said 'SAT-ərn'; nickname Sat).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-god-of-sowing-and-the-planet, and celestial.

Did you know? Saturn is the Roman god of sowing, agriculture, and time — and the great ringed planet that bears his name — his name is linked to satus, 'sowing' (the root is debated) — a bold, celestial word-name (we note the deity/planet origin; said 'SAT-ərn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Saturn — deity/planet; root debated

Variations

SaturninoSaturnus

Nicknames

Sat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saturn mean?

Saturn is the Roman god of sowing/agriculture and the ringed planet; the root is debated (linked to 'sowing'). We note the deity/planet origin.

How do you pronounce Saturn?

It's said SAT-ərn /ˈsæt.ərn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saturn a boy or girl name?

Saturn is used here as a boy's name (it is given to both sexes).

How popular is Saturn?

Saturn is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.

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