Sagar
Sagar is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Ocean, sea, or water.
Origin and history
Sagar is a traditional masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning ocean or sea. It is widely used across the Indian subcontinent and among the South Asian diaspora. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, primarily chosen by families with South Asian cultural heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,017 babies in the United States have been named Sagar since 1880. It ranks #3666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (33.8 %)
- CA (29.6 %)
- IL (16.5 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- TX (4.2 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 474 |
| 2000-2010 | 177 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Derived directly from the Sanskrit word 'sāgara', which translates to ocean or body of water.
- In Hindu mythology, Sagara was a prominent king of the Suryavansha dynasty whose tale is tied to the descent of the sacred Ganges river.