Sarah
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Princess; Noble Woman
Background: The name Sarah originates from the Hebrew word 'שָׂרוּ' (sar), meaning 'to rule' or 'princess.' In Hebrew tradition, Sarah is known as the wife of Abraham and is often regarded as a matriarch. The name also appears in Arabic with similar connotations of nobility and leadership.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#10
Total births
1,099,063
Most popular decade
1980s
(821,301 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-45 ranks)
Years in Top 100
137
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #720
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 146
- Peak rank
- #819
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,731
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,288
- First year rank
- #10
- Peak year
- 1982
- Peak year births
- 28,488
- Peak rank
- #4
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,697
- Recent rank
- #95
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).