Girl · #10,424 in 2026

Satin

A satin weave is a type of fabric weave that produces a characteristically glossy, smooth or lustrous material, typically with a glossy top surface and a dull back; it is not durable, as it tends to snag. It is one of three fundamental types of textile weaves alongside plain weave and twill weave.

Current Rank
#10,424
Peak Rank
#3,360 (1986)
Total Babies
373
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1975
First Year
2003
Last Year
1986
Peak Year
#3360
Peak Rank
373
Total Count
28
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Satin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A satin weave is a type of fabric weave that produces a characteristically glossy, smooth or lustrous material, typically with a glossy top surface and a dull back; it is not durable, as it tends to snag. It is one of three fundamental types of textile weaves alongside plain weave and twill weave.

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Etymology
The word "satin" derives its origin from the Chinese port city of Quanzhou ( 泉州 ), which was known as Zayton in Europe during the Yuan dynasty (13th–14th century), and Arab merchants referred to the silk material imported from that city as zaituni . During that period, Quanzhou was visited by Arab merchants and by Europeans . The Arabs referred to silk satin imported from Quanzhou as zaituni . During the latter part of the Middle Ages, Quanzhou was a major shipping port of silk, using the Maritime Silk Road to reach Europe. It was mostly used in the Arab world .
Origin & history
Satin robe. English, c. 1765

The Story of Satin

Satin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 26 Satins were born — ranking #3,360 that year. As of 2026, Satin ranks #10,424 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 373 Satins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Satin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Satin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Satin

What does the name Satin mean?
A satin weave is a type of fabric weave that produces a characteristically glossy, smooth or lustrous material, typically with a glossy top surface and a dull back; it is not durable, as it tends to snag. It is one of three fundamental types of textile weaves alongside plain weave and twill weave.
How popular is Satin in 2026?
In 2026, Satin ranks #10,424 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Satin most popular?
Satin reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #3,360 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Satin most popular?
Satin has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Satin.
Is Satin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Satin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Satin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Satin include Stephaie, Lacrisha, Tashena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Satin

Satin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 373 births in the dataset. Satin's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #3,360. Use the chart and map above to compare Satin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.