Sarah
Sarah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess, noblewoman, or lady of high rank.
Origin and history
Sarah is a traditional biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for princess or noblewoman. It has been a top-ranked name for centuries and remains a popular classic in the United States. In the Hebrew Bible, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Popularity in the United States
1,098,498 babies in the United States have been named Sarah since 1880. It ranks #10 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #91.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14,715 |
| 1890-1900 | 17,154 |
| 1900-1910 | 17,342 |
| 1910-1920 | 38,120 |
| 1920-1930 | 46,769 |
| 1930-1940 | 36,513 |
| 1940-1950 | 39,977 |
| 1950-1960 | 39,966 |
| 1960-1970 | 43,913 |
| 1970-1980 | 118,823 |
| 1980-1990 | 272,637 |
| 1990-2000 | 224,423 |
| 2000-2010 | 124,545 |
| 2010-2019 | 46,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,944 |
Famous people named Sarah
- Sarah Jessica Parker: Actress, Producer
- Sarah Michelle Gellar: Actress
- Sarah Paulson: Actress
Nicknames
Sadie, Sally, Sallie
Fun facts
- Sadie and Sally both originated as pet forms of Sarah before becoming popular standalone given names.
- Sarah ranks among the top 10 most popular female names in cumulative U.S. birth data since 1880.