Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Science

Science is a systematic discipline that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the universe. Modern science is typically divided into two – or three – major branches: the natural sciences, which study the physical world, and the social sciences, which study individuals and societies.

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#12,141 (2021)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#12141
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Science

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

Science is a systematic discipline that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the universe. Modern science is typically divided into two – or three – major branches: the natural sciences, which study the physical world, and the social sciences, which study individuals and societies.

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Etymology
The word science has been used in English since the 14th century ( Middle English ) in the sense of "the state of knowing". The word was borrowed from the Anglo-Norman language as the suffix -cience , which was borrowed from the Latin word scientia , meaning ' knowledge, awareness, understanding ' , a noun derivative of sciens meaning ' knowing ' , itself the present active participle of sciō ' to know ' . There are many hypotheses for science ' s ultimate word origin. According to Michiel de Vaan , Dutch linguist and Indo-Europeanist , sciō may have its origin in the Proto-Italic language as
Origin & history
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The Story of Science

Science first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 5 Sciences were born — ranking #12,141 that year. As of 2026, Science ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Sciences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Science

Phonetically similar names — useful when Science 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 Science

What does the name Science mean?
Science is a systematic discipline that builds and organises knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses and predictions about the universe. Modern science is typically divided into two – or three – major branches: the natural sciences, which study the physical world, and the social sciences, which study individuals and societies.
How popular is Science in 2026?
In 2026, Science ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Science most popular?
Science reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #12,141 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Science a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Science is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Science?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Science include Aang, Abdulkabir, Addler. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Science

Science is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Science's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #12,141. Use the chart and map above to compare Science'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.