Sarah
Sarah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess, noblewoman, or lady.
Origin and history
Sarah is traditionally a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning princess or noblewoman. Although overwhelmingly given to females, U.S. birth records document a small but persistent historical usage for males.
Popularity in the United States
3,340 babies in the United States have been named Sarah since 1880. It ranks #2222 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1918.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- DC (10.1 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 65 |
| 1900-1910 | 43 |
| 1910-1920 | 124 |
| 1920-1930 | 225 |
| 1930-1940 | 236 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 438 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,120 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 226 |
| 2010-2019 | 46 |
| 2020-2029 | 9 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew word sarah, meaning princess or lady of high standing.
- More than 3,300 males have been recorded with the first name Sarah in U.S. birth records since 1880.