Sentoria
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly from English.
Name Census estimates that about 62 living Americans carry the first name Sentoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sentoria today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sentoria births was 1988 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sentoria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sentoria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
62
~ 1 in 5,528,296 Americans
Peak year
1988
10 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,607
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Sentoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sentoria from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Sentoria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sentoria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sentoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sentorias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sentoria
The name Sentoria is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "sentore," meaning "fragrance" or "aroma." The name was likely given to infants in honor of the rich, earthy scents that permeated the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sentoria can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the Etruscan civilization in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City). In this text, Livy mentions a woman named Sentoria, who was a prominent figure in the Etruscan city of Veii during the 5th century BC.
Another notable individual named Sentoria was a Roman poetess who lived during the 1st century AD. Her works, which focused on themes of love and nature, were highly acclaimed in her time, and she was celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of the natural world through her vivid descriptions and evocative language.
In the Middle Ages, the name Sentoria gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of Europe. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this period was Sentoria of Burgundy, a 12th-century noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the Crusades. She was known for her courage and unwavering faith, and her name became synonymous with bravery and devotion.
During the Renaissance, the name Sentoria was embraced by artists and intellectuals who were drawn to its connection to the natural world and its evocative connotations. One such individual was Sentoria Botticelli, a 15th-century Florentine painter who was renowned for her exquisite depictions of the human form and her mastery of color and light.
In more recent times, the name Sentoria has been carried by notable figures such as Sentoria Curie, a 19th-century physicist and pioneer in the study of radioactivity, and Sentoria Akhmatova, a 20th-century Russian poet whose works captured the essence of human emotion and the turbulent times in which she lived.
While the name Sentoria may have ancient roots, its enduring popularity and rich cultural associations have ensured that it remains a timeless and evocative choice for parents seeking a name that celebrates the beauty and fragrance of the natural world.
People
Sentoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sentoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sentoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sentoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 62 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sentoria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,528,296 US residents.
Is Sentoria a common name?
We classify Sentoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sentoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Sentoria was 1988, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sentoria is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sentoria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sentoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sentoria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sentoria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sentoria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sentoria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Sentoria?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Sentoria at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.