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Letter S Boy Baby Names 2026

Leading 'S' Boy Names: Classic & Sophisticated Choices

NameNumber of Births
Sebastian8,605
Samuel8,334
Santiago7,554
Silas4,639
Sawyer2,941
Stetson2,662
Simon1,529
Shepherd1,408
Saint1,286
Steven1,261
Shiloh1,220
Sonny1,137
Sullivan1,083
Sutton1,018
Sterling944
Santino934
Spencer908
Stephen829
Solomon767
Sylas717
Sergio714
Sage684
Soren665
Samson639
Sean616
Scott561
Saul535
Seth505
Sincere445
Shane439
Samir434
Sam428
Salem400
Shawn399
Sevyn390
Salvador341
Santos337
Skyler325
Santana285
Stanley278
Shepard268
Scottie262
Stone258
Shmuel256
Syaire251
Salvatore249
Shimon241
Stefan219
Semaj217
Shai215

For 2025, boy baby names starting with 'S' show a clear preference for classic and sophisticated choices, led by Sebastian with 8605 births, closely followed by Samuel (8334) and Santiago (7554). These names dominate the top tier, indicating a strong appeal for established, often multi-cultural, options. Further down the list, names like Silas (4639) and Sawyer (2941) maintain a solid presence, while unique and modern selections such as Stetson (2662), Saint (1286), and Shiloh (1220) demonstrate a growing trend towards distinctive choices, alongside enduring traditional names like Steven, Simon, and Stephen. The data reveals a diverse landscape, blending timeless favorites with contemporary and sometimes nature-inspired names, all beginning with the letter S.

Data Source: USA Social Security Administration