Sarah
Sarah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1982, when 28,483 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,710.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sarah popular?
Declining Sarah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1982 peak.
| 2020s | 16,944 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46,657 | |
| 2000s | 124,545 | |
| 1990s | 224,423 | |
| 1980s | 272,637 | |
| 1970s | 118,823 | |
| 1960s | 43,913 | |
| 1950s | 39,966 | |
| 1940s | 39,977 | |
| 1930s | 36,513 | |
| 1920s | 46,769 | |
| 1910s | 38,120 | |
| 1900s | 17,342 | |
| 1890s | 17,154 | |
| 1880s | 14,715 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sarah mean?
Sarah is Hebrew for “princess” or “noblewoman.” In the Bible she is the wife of Abraham and a matriarch of Israel, renamed by God from Sarai.
Nicknames for Sarah
- Sadie
- Sally
- Sara
Variants & spellings
- Sara
- Sarai
- Zara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah means Princess. Sarah is Hebrew for “princess” or “noblewoman.” In the Bible she is the wife of Abraham and a matriarch of Israel, renamed by God from Sarai.
What is the origin of the name Sarah?
Sarah is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Sarah?
Sarah is pronounced “SAIR-uh.”
Is Sarah a boy or a girl name?
Sarah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Sarah a popular name right now?
Sarah is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1982 peak.
How popular is the name Sarah?
In 2025, Sarah ranked #90 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sarah most popular?
Sarah was most popular in 1982, when about 28,483 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Sarah?
Common nicknames for Sarah include Sadie, Sally, Sara.
What names are similar to Sarah?
Names similar to Sarah include Sadie, Hannah, Rachel, Leah.
What names go well with Sarah?
Hebrew names that pair well with Sarah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.