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Why parents love Sincere- The meaning genuine/authentic is the most honest possible.
- The without-wax origin story is fascinating.
- Two syllables with a smooth, honest sound: sin-SEER.
- It carries Latin philosophical depth.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Sincere
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Origin & history of Sincere
Latin sincerus (clean/pure/genuine, possibly sine cera 'without wax')
→ English Sincere
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Modern American roots
Sincere comes from the Latin sincerus meaning clean, pure, or genuine. One popular etymology suggests it comes from sine cera (without wax) — honest Roman sculptors didn't use wax to fill marble cracks. Whether or not this etymology is accurate, the word sincere carries maximum authenticity. The name has entered the US charts.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin word; given-name usage is modern.
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Today
Sincere remains a beloved choice, ranking #598 in the US. 11,069 babies have been named Sincere since 1976.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Sincere?
2022
peak year
Sincere reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 545 babies received the name (ranked #544). In the present decade it sits around #598, with about 508 babies given the name annually. Sincere's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 11,069 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
545
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #544)
(ranked #544)
508
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
5,080
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
11,069
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Sincere1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Sincere's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — sincere humanity. People named Sincere tend to be genuine, crack-free, and incapable of pretence.
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Incapable of pretence✦
Crack-free authenticity◈
Without-wax honesty◎
Pure genuine♡
Latin-deep clarityS1
I9
N5
C3
E5
R9
E5
Sum: 37 → Life path 1
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Personality of Sincere🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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