Cincere
Primarily a boy's name with 725 recorded births. Also given to 133 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Sincere.
Cincere is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, an alternative form of Sincere, from the Latin sincerus, meaning 'pure' or 'genuine, honest.' The 'C' spelling gives it a distinctive look while preserving the virtue meaning.
Sincere has been rising in U.S. rankings as part of the virtue-name trend alongside Truth, Noble, and Justice. Cincere carries the same aspiration — naming a child after the quality of authenticity itself — with an individualized spelling that makes it stand out on paper.
EtymologyShow more
Cincere's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Cincere has 725 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cincere was #3294 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3699, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 162 | #3512 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 274 | #3888 | — |
| 2000s | 275 | #3566 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 14 | #4805 | — |
The Story of Cincere
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Cincere is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Cincere are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Cincere?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Cincere — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 275 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Cincere by the numbers
- Would fill 15 school buses
- Meeting one Cincere per day would take 2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #3699 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3182 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2021 | 34 | #3370 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3833 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3361 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3253 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4625 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4215 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3703 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3315 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4080 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3914 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4685 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3728 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3846 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3844 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3389 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3694 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3252 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Cincere as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Cincere has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 133 births since 2000.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024