Sarah Girl

Popularity: #87 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAIR-uh //ˈsɛərə//

Origin: Hebrew; English; French

Meaning: Hebrew: princess; English: lady; French: noblewoman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sarah has its roots in the Hebrew language, originating from the word "שָׂרָה" (Sarah), which means "princess" or "noblewoman." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, making her a significant matriarch in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name was later adopted into Greek as "Σάρα" (Sara) and then into Latin, maintaining its original meaning.

The transition into Old French as "Sarre" eventually led to its current form in English, where it has been consistently used since the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Sarah has been borne by various notable figures, including queens and saints.

In the biblical narrative, Sarah's story is pivotal, as she is recognized for her role in the covenant between God and Abraham, which is foundational in the Abrahamic faiths. The name's prominence continued through the centuries, appearing in various religious texts and translations, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which helped solidify its place in Christian tradition.

The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, also contributed to the name's enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Sarah has been associated with themes of motherhood, faith, and resilience, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical Sarah.

The name has also been used in literature and art, symbolizing strength and nobility. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Sally" have emerged over time, although they are less directly linked to the name's historical significance.

Overall, Sarah remains a name rich in history and cultural resonance, embodying a legacy that spans millennia.

Famous people named Sarah

In this section, you will find notable people named Sarah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sarah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sarah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is an actress best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions, and Scooby-Doo.

Sarah Paulson is an actress best known for American Horror Story, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, and Ratched.

Sarah Silverman is a comedian, actress, and writer best known for The Sarah Silverman Program, Wreck-It Ralph, and Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic.

Sarah McLachlan is a singer-songwriter best known for Angel, Building a Mystery, and I Will Remember You.

Sarah Gadon is an actress best known for Enemy, Alias Grace, and A Dangerous Method.

Sarah Polley is an actress, director, and screenwriter best known for Away from Her, Stories We Tell, and The Sweet Hereafter.

Sarah Snook is an actress best known for Succession, The Dressmaker, and Predestination.

Sarah Wayne Callies is an actress best known for The Walking Dead, Prison Break, and Colony.

Sarah Chalke is an actress best known for Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, and Rick and Morty.

Fictional characters named Sarah

The following list of fictional characters named Sarah is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

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Sarah Connor is a fictional character from the film series Terminator. She is the mother of John Connor and a key figure in the fight against the machines.

Sarah Williams is a fictional character from the film Labyrinth. She is a teenage girl who embarks on a quest to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.

Sarah Manning is a fictional character from the TV series Orphan Black. She is one of the many clones who uncover a conspiracy surrounding their existence.

Sarah Palmer is a fictional character from the TV series Twin Peaks. She is the mother of Laura Palmer and plays a significant role in the series' mystery.

Sarah Crewe is a fictional character from the novel A Little Princess. She is a young girl who faces adversity with grace and imagination after being left in a boarding school.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sarah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RebeccaHannahEmilyRachelLeahMiriam

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sarah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SamanthaSabrinaSelahSiennaSophieSadieSierra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sarah was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Sarah has ranked as high as #16 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Sarah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sarah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sarah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sarah.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,710 0 2,710
2024 2,719 0 2,719
2023 2,771 0 2,771
2022 2,809 0 2,809
2021 2,865 0 2,865
2020 3,079 9 3,070
2019 3,325 0 3,325
2018 3,781 0 3,781
2017 4,042 6 4,036
2016 4,438 9 4,429
2015 4,545 10 4,535
2014 4,717 0 4,717
2013 4,720 5 4,715
2012 5,213 6 5,207
2011 5,576 5 5,571
2010 6,346 5 6,341
2009 7,806 12 7,794
2008 9,072 17 9,055
2007 10,027 13 10,014
2006 11,178 17 11,161
2005 11,573 18 11,555
2004 12,811 53 12,758
2003 13,811 26 13,785
2002 14,801 22 14,779
2001 15,951 22 15,929
2000 17,741 26 17,715
1999 19,132 13 19,119
1998 19,922 24 19,898
1997 20,733 17 20,716
1996 21,081 33 21,048
1995 21,429 34 21,395
1994 22,343 44 22,299
1993 24,303 46 24,257
1992 24,687 53 24,634
1991 25,270 37 25,233
1990 25,881 57 25,824
1989 27,943 146 27,797
1988 28,462 88 28,374
1987 28,004 110 27,894
1986 28,280 117 28,163
1985 24,980 101 24,879
1984 26,009 122 25,887
1983 27,346 118 27,228
1982 28,608 125 28,483
1981 28,284 109 28,175
1980 25,841 84 25,757
1979 21,099 84 21,015
1978 20,058 82 19,976
1977 18,160 64 18,096
1976 14,039 46 13,993
1975 11,216 46 11,170
1974 9,819 31 9,788
1973 7,247 33 7,214
1972 6,134 20 6,114
1971 5,859 16 5,843
1970 5,630 16 5,614
1969 5,093 15 5,078
1968 4,503 14 4,489
1967 4,154 15 4,139
1966 4,048 14 4,034
1965 4,079 17 4,062
1964 4,600 17 4,583
1963 4,585 14 4,571
1962 4,563 15 4,548
1961 4,219 15 4,204
1960 4,218 13 4,205
1959 3,884 15 3,869
1958 3,926 13 3,913
1957 4,000 13 3,987
1956 3,887 12 3,875
1955 3,995 16 3,979
1954 4,052 12 4,040
1953 4,097 11 4,086
1952 4,054 8 4,046
1951 4,037 9 4,028
1950 4,154 11 4,143
1949 4,306 11 4,295
1948 4,169 10 4,159
1947 4,240 17 4,223
1946 3,924 14 3,910
1945 3,602 10 3,592
1944 3,865 8 3,857
1943 4,007 17 3,990
1942 4,120 20 4,100
1941 4,001 19 3,982
1940 3,893 24 3,869
1939 3,689 18 3,671
1938 3,771 22 3,749
1937 3,613 25 3,588
1936 3,535 20 3,515
1935 3,634 19 3,615
1934 3,629 28 3,601
1933 3,651 30 3,621
1932 3,621 24 3,597
1931 3,658 22 3,636
1930 3,948 28 3,920
1929 3,837 21 3,816
1928 4,278 34 4,244
1927 4,589 34 4,555
1926 4,437 13 4,424
1925 4,709 24 4,685
1924 5,073 28 5,045
1923 4,982 19 4,963
1922 5,001 19 4,982
1921 5,043 19 5,024
1920 5,045 14 5,031
1919 5,033 11 5,022
1918 4,983 14 4,969
1917 4,777 11 4,766
1916 4,817 19 4,798
1915 4,430 15 4,415
1914 3,692 13 3,679
1913 3,188 10 3,178
1912 2,935 16 2,919
1911 2,210 9 2,201
1910 2,179 6 2,173
1909 1,856 11 1,845
1908 1,814 0 1,814
1907 1,799 0 1,799
1906 1,697 0 1,697
1905 1,767 5 1,762
1904 1,601 7 1,594
1903 1,558 5 1,553
1902 1,715 5 1,710
1901 1,519 5 1,514
1900 2,059 5 2,054
1899 1,598 11 1,587
1898 1,805 5 1,800
1897 1,722 9 1,713
1896 1,696 5 1,691
1895 1,785 8 1,777
1894 1,711 10 1,701
1893 1,638 6 1,632
1892 1,804 6 1,798
1891 1,669 0 1,669
1890 1,791 5 1,786
1889 1,735 5 1,730
1888 1,755 0 1,755
1887 1,436 0 1,436
1886 1,575 6 1,569
1885 1,431 7 1,424
1884 1,524 6 1,518
1883 1,366 7 1,359
1882 1,410 0 1,410
1881 1,226 0 1,226
1880 1,288 0 1,288

Top States for Sarah (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 382
14%
TX 274
10%
CA 270
10%
FL 229
9%
NJ 148
6%
PA 99
4%
GA 96
4%
NC 84
3%
VA 77
3%
IL 74
3%
MA 59
2%
AZ 58
2%
TN 57
2%
OH 57
2%
WA 56
2%
MI 52
2%
MD 50
2%
AL 47
2%
SC 41
2%
IN 38
1%
MO 36
1%
MN 33
1%
CO 32
1%
UT 30
1%
KY 30
1%
WI 27
1%
KS 26
1%
LA 26
1%
CT 23
1%
NV 17
1%
OR 17
1%
OK 14
1%
MS 13
0%
IA 13
0%
ID 12
0%
AR 12
0%
WV 10
0%
ND 9
0%
NE 9
0%
SD 8
0%
NH 8
0%
AK 8
0%
NM 7
0%
MT 7
0%
DC 7
0%
RI 6
0%