Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sara.
National Rank (2025)
#198
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1981)
Total U.S. Births
436,193
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Sara Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Sara
According to SSA data, Sara achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1981. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1981 with 11,359 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 20.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sara scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-20.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record11,359Births in 1981
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,127
1890s:3,119
1900s:4,210
1910s:15,409
1920s:21,101
1930s:18,261
1940s:20,275
1950s:20,491
1960s:23,044
1970s:56,958
1980s:104,682
1990s:72,170
2000s:44,056
2010s:20,732
2020s:9,558
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSa-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
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