Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sarah.
National Rank (2025)
#90
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (1993)
Total U.S. Births
1,098,498
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Sarah Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Sarah
According to SSA data, Sarah achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 1993. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1982 with 28,483 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.2%. 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 Sarah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record28,483Births in 1982
Years in Top 100
138yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:14,715
1890s:17,154
1900s:17,342
1910s:38,120
1920s:46,769
1930s:36,513
1940s:39,977
1950s:39,966
1960s:43,913
1970s:118,823
1980s:272,637
1990s:224,423
2000s:124,545
2010s:46,657
2020s:16,944
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSa-rah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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