Sargent
boy nameSargent entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2523 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2523
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3307 |
| 1920s | #3851 |
| 1930s | #3741 |
| 1940s | #3108 |
| 1960s | #3673 |
| 1970s | #4505 |
| 2010s | #10760 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sargent are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sargent alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sargent in 2025?
- Sargent is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sargent most popular?
- Sargent peaked in 1942, reaching #2523 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sargent with classmates?
- Sargent will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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