Sara
Sara is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Sara is traditionally a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning princess or noblewoman. While overwhelmingly used for females, U.S. Social Security records reflect a small number of male uses over time. In contemporary American usage, it remains predominantly female, making its selection for a male rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,248 babies in the United States have been named Sara since 1880. It ranks #3450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55 %)
- DC (15.9 %)
- KY (11.3 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- MO (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 64 |
| 1930-1940 | 105 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 438 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Fun facts
- It is an alternate spelling of Sarah, which comes from the Hebrew word for princess.
- Over 1,200 male births have been registered with the name Sara in the United States since 1880.