Sasha
Sasha is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defending men or defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Sasha is traditionally a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, rooted in the Greek name Alexandros. Though historically unisex and widely used for males in Eastern Europe, it is relatively uncommon as a masculine given name in the United States. In recent U.S. birth records, it sees modest usage for boys as a standalone name.
Popularity in the United States
1,746 babies in the United States have been named Sasha since 1880. It ranks #3052 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1629.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63 %)
- NY (28.3 %)
- FL (4 %)
- TX (1.6 %)
- DC (0.79 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 295 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 298 |
Famous people named Sasha
- Sasha Vujacic: Basketball Player
- Sasha Roiz: Actor
Fun facts
- In Russia and Eastern Europe, Sasha functions as a standard nickname for Alexander or Alexandra rather than a formal birth name.
- While used globally for all genders, Sasha maintains a distinct, understated presence as a masculine standalone name in the U.S.