Sarah
boy nameSarah entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #613 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#613
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #876 |
| 1900s | #1104 |
| 1910s | #1798 |
| 1920s | #1704 |
| 1930s | #1420 |
| 1940s | #1976 |
| 1950s | #2356 |
| 1960s | #2125 |
| 1970s | #1531 |
| 1980s | #871 |
| 1990s | #2566 |
| 2000s | #4439 |
| 2010s | #10548 |
| 2020s | #8067 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Sarah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sarah alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sarah most popular?
- Sarah peaked in 1899, reaching #613 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sarah with classmates?
- Sarah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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