Innocent is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, meaning 'harmless' or 'pure'. It is derived from the Latin word 'innocens', which translates to 'not guilty' or 'free from guilt'. This name has been used sparingly throughout history but gained some prominence in Christian communities due to its religious implications. Some notable individuals with this first name include Innocent III, a 12th-century Pope known for his political influence during the Crusades.
The name Innocent had a surge in popularity around 2021 and 2022 with ten births each year, but it has generally been a relatively uncommon name, with five to six births per year otherwise, except for a notable dip to one birth in 2011.