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Sincere

♀ Girl

Pronounced sin-SEER /sɪnˈsɪr/High

Meaning: From the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'Medium

In 30 seconds: True to the heart: Sincere is the word for honest, genuine, heartfelt — a virtue-name with warmth and integrity. Pure and real.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningFrom the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'
U.S. rank (2025)#3510 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019822025

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

Sincere comes from the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest'. A modern virtue word-name (used for both sexes), it celebrates honesty and heartfelt warmth.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, genuine at the root, and heartfelt.

Did you know? Sincere, from Latin sincerus, 'pure, whole', joins virtue word-names like Honor and True — a name that promises a genuine heart.
Overall data confidence 75%
Oxford English Dictionary — sincere — word origin

Variations

SinceereSyncere

Nicknames

Cere

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If you like Sincere…

Honor— a fellow virtue word-name
Amity— another warm virtue-name
Syncere— shares Sincere's Latin roots
Adore— a similarly popular pick
Lenore— shares Sincere's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sincere mean?

Sincere is the word for 'genuine, honest', from Latin sincerus, 'pure, whole'.

How do you pronounce Sincere?

It's said sin-SEER /sɪnˈsɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sincere a boy or girl name?

Sincere is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sincere?

Sincere is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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