Sarah
girl name#90 in 2025Sarah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 1993, ranks #90 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#90
rank today
#3
peak (1993)
2,710
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #15 |
| 1890s | #32 |
| 1900s | #43 |
| 1910s | #47 |
| 1920s | #58 |
| 1930s | #66 |
| 1940s | #76 |
| 1950s | #104 |
| 1960s | #92 |
| 1970s | #28 |
| 1980s | #5 |
| 1990s | #5 |
| 2000s | #13 |
| 2010s | #53 |
| 2020s | #91 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sarah has been most popular in NY, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 895,000 people named Sarah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sarah alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sarah in 2025?
- Sarah ranks #90 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,710 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sarah most popular?
- Sarah peaked in 1993, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sarah with classmates?
- Sarah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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