Name Legacy

Sarah

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Sarah was most popular in 1982, when 28,608 American babies were given the name — ranking #16 that year. In 2025 it ranked #234, with 2,710 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,101,838 people named Sarah.

Most popular in1982
Rank that year#16
Births that year28,608
Total since 18801,101,838

Sarah over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sarah’s peak in 1982. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "princess, noblewoman"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org