Meaning and history
Innocent comes from the Late Latin name Innocentius, derived from innocens meaning “innocent.” It was borne by several early saints and by 13 popes, including Innocent III, a powerful political figure and organizer of the Fourth Crusade. In modern English use, the name is most common in Africa.
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 6 births, rank #10,921
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
20092009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: 5 births, rank #12,287
2012: 6 births, rank #10,770
2013: 5 births, rank #12,136
20142014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
2016: no US SSA record for this spelling
2017: 6 births, rank #10,775
2018: 6 births, rank #10,760
20192019: 5 births, rank #12,145
2020: 6 births, rank #10,605
2021: 10 births, rank #7,587
2022: 10 births, rank #7,768
20232023: 6 births, rank #10,821
In 2023, 6 babies were recorded with the name Innocent, ranking #10,821 among boys.