Infant
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Baby, newborn, young child."

From Modern American

The name 'Infant' comes from the Latin word 'infans,' which means 'unable to speak' or 'speechless. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Infant at a glance
MeaningBaby, newborn, young child.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#6870
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Origin & history of Infant
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Modern American roots
The name 'Infant' comes from the Latin word 'infans,' which means 'unable to speak' or 'speechless.' In medieval times, the term 'infant' referred to a child under the age of seven, while a 'child' was a person between the ages of seven and twelve. The name 'Infant' has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Portugal. The name 'Infant' has also been used as a title for royalty, such as the 'Infante' of Spain or Portugal, which refers to the son or daughter of the monarch. In some cultures, the name 'Infant' is associated with innocence, purity, and vulnerability, as it represents a child who is completely dependent on others for care and protection. The name 'Infant' has been used in various artistic works, such as the famous painting 'The Infant Jesus' by the Spanish artist Murillo, which depicts the baby Jesus as a tender and innocent child. In some religious traditions, the name 'Infant' is associated with the concept of rebirth and spiritual renewal, as it represents a new life that is pure and untainted by the world. The name 'Infant' has also been used as a metaphor for something that is new or in its early stages, such as an 'infant industry' or an 'infant technology.' The name 'Infant' has been used in various scientific and medical contexts, such as 'infant mortality' which refers to the death of a child under the age of one, and 'infant development' which refers to the study of a child's growth and development during the first few years of life. The name 'Infant' has been used in various brand names and logos, such as 'Infantino' which is a brand of baby products, and 'Infant's Ready' which is a logo used by the American Academy of Pediatrics to promote infant health and safety.
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Root name
The root form of Infant is Infant — meaning Baby, newborn, young child..
3
Modern usage
Infant remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Infant?
1990 peak year
The name Infant reached its peak in 1990, with 596 registrations (ranked #389). It had only entered records 7 years earlier, in 1983. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #6870) today, averaging about 23 new babies per year. Infant's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 8,096 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
596 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #389)
23 Avg. per year
(last decade)
230 Total registrations
last 10 years
8,096 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #6,870) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Infant
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
I9
N5
F6
A1
N5
T2
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Infant
🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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