Sacha
Sacha is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sacha is a diminutive of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means defender of mankind. While originally a Slavic pet form, it has developed into an independent given name across Europe and the United States. In the U.S., it remains relatively rare for boys, giving it a distinctive yet internationally recognizable feel.
Popularity in the United States
651 babies in the United States have been named Sacha since 1880. It ranks #4025 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.9 %)
- NY (42.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 59 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 140 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Sacha
- Sacha Baron Cohen: Actor, Comedian
- Sacha Guitry: Actor, Playwright
Fun facts
- Sacha originated as the French and Western spelling of Sasha, the traditional Eastern European diminutive for Alexander.
- While used for males in Russia and France, Sacha is used for both boys and girls in the United States.