Girl
Sarah
princess
About Sarah
Consider the enduring appeal of Sarah, a name that has graced countless remarkable women throughout history. This choice offers unparalleled versatility and timeless beauty that never feels dated or trendy. Sarah's simplicity is its greatest strength—easy to spell, easy to pronounce, yet profoundly meaningful in its quiet dignity. The name carries an inherent warmth and approachability that helps forge instant connections with others. Its widespread recognition across cultures and languages makes it universally accessible, eliminating pronunciation difficulties while maintaining its distinctive character. Sarah provides a solid foundation upon which your daughter can build her unique identity without the burden of constantly explaining or correcting her name. The two-syllable structure creates perfect rhythm and balance, while its classic status ensures it will never sound outdated. Choosing Sarah means selecting a name that has proven its staying power across generations, offering your daughter a gift of timeless elegance and universal acceptance.
Popularity of the Name Sarah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #10 | ||||
| 1881 | #12 | ||||
| 1882 | #12 | ||||
| 1883 | #12 | ||||
| 1884 | #14 | ||||
| 1885 | #18 | ||||
| 1886 | #16 | ||||
| 1887 | #20 | ||||
| 1888 | #20 | ||||
| 1889 | #20 | ||||
| 1890 | #21 | ||||
| 1891 | #24 | ||||
| 1892 | #28 | ||||
| 1893 | #33 | ||||
| 1894 | #34 | ||||
| 1895 | #33 | ||||
| 1896 | #35 | ||||
| 1897 | #34 | ||||
| 1898 | #37 | ||||
| 1899 | #38 | ||||
| 1900 | #37 | #36 | |||
| 1901 | #40 | #38 | |||
| 1902 | #39 | #41 | |||
| 1903 | #41 | #49 | |||
| 1904 | #43 | #48 | |||
| 1905 | #41 | #56 | |||
| 1906 | #44 | #65 | |||
| 1907 | #48 | #60 | |||
| 1908 | #48 | #59 | |||
| 1909 | #49 | #85 | |||
| 1910 | #40 | #80 | |||
| 1911 | #42 | #75 | |||
| 1912 | #41 | #89 | |||
| 1913 | #43 | #61 | |||
| 1914 | #47 | #89 | |||
| 1915 | #51 | #90 | |||
| 1916 | #52 | #111 | |||
| 1917 | #52 | #89 | |||
| 1918 | #52 | #102 | |||
| 1919 | #46 | #123 | |||
| 1920 | #50 | #114 | |||
| 1921 | #54 | #111 | |||
| 1922 | #51 | #119 | |||
| 1923 | #54 | #176 | |||
| 1924 | #54 | #185 | |||
| 1925 | #58 | #145 | |||
| 1926 | #63 | #170 | |||
| 1927 | #61 | #147 | |||
| 1928 | #64 | #142 | |||
| 1929 | #68 | #162 | |||
| 1930 | #70 | ||||
| 1931 | #71 | #166 | |||
| 1932 | #67 | #158 | |||
| 1933 | #58 | #196 | |||
| 1934 | #67 | ||||
| 1935 | #61 | ||||
| 1936 | #63 | ||||
| 1937 | #65 | ||||
| 1938 | #67 | #190 | |||
| 1939 | #68 | #159 | |||
| 1940 | #60 | #218 | |||
| 1941 | #60 | #247 | |||
| 1942 | #67 | #135 | |||
| 1943 | #71 | ||||
| 1944 | #67 | #222 | |||
| 1945 | #76 | ||||
| 1946 | #92 | #178 | |||
| 1947 | #93 | #146 | |||
| 1948 | #85 | #191 | |||
| 1949 | #84 | #152 | |||
| 1950 | #88 | #167 | |||
| 1951 | #91 | #180 | |||
| 1952 | #93 | #123 | |||
| 1953 | #93 | #137 | |||
| 1954 | #103 | #126 | |||
| 1955 | #108 | #134 | |||
| 1956 | #115 | #134 | |||
| 1957 | #116 | #103 | |||
| 1958 | #117 | #87 | |||
| 1959 | #119 | #90 | |||
| 1960 | #116 | #84 | |||
| 1961 | #113 | #77 | |||
| 1962 | #98 | #77 | |||
| 1963 | #94 | #57 | |||
| 1964 | #92 | #45 | #46 | ||
| 1965 | #92 | #27 | #41 | ||
| 1966 | #85 | #27 | #40 | ||
| 1967 | #83 | #26 | #57 | ||
| 1968 | #78 | #20 | #54 | ||
| 1969 | #72 | #17 | #49 | ||
| 1970 | #65 | #13 | #45 | ||
| 1971 | #58 | #13 | #34 | ||
| 1972 | #49 | #7 | #31 | ||
| 1973 | #35 | #6 | #33 | ||
| 1974 | #20 | #1 | #23 | ||
| 1975 | #17 | #1 | #26 | ||
| 1976 | #15 | #1 | #17 | ||
| 1977 | #11 | #1 | #12 | ||
| 1978 | #8 | #1 | #11 | ||
| 1979 | #6 | #1 | #7 | ||
| 1980 | #5 | #1 | #2 | ||
| 1981 | #4 | #1 | #3 | ||
| 1982 | #4 | #1 | #2 | ||
| 1983 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1984 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1985 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1986 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1987 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1988 | #4 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1989 | #5 | #1 | #1 | ||
| 1990 | #6 | #2 | #1 | ||
| 1991 | #6 | #2 | #1 | #3 | |
| 1992 | #5 | #2 | #1 | #3 | |
| 1993 | #3 | #2 | #1 | #2 | |
| 1994 | #5 | #2 | #1 | #2 | |
| 1995 | #5 | #2 | #1 | #2 | |
| 1996 | #4 | #3 | #1 | #2 | |
| 1997 | #4 | #18 | #4 | #1 | #1 |
| 1998 | #4 | #24 | #7 | #3 | #1 |
| 1999 | #4 | #27 | #7 | #3 | #2 |
| 2000 | #5 | #30 | #9 | #2 | #2 |
| 2001 | #6 | #36 | #9 | #1 | #2 |
| 2002 | #8 | #38 | #9 | #1 | #3 |
| 2003 | #11 | #40 | #13 | #2 | #3 |
| 2004 | #12 | #44 | #17 | #3 | #3 |
| 2005 | #15 | #49 | #26 | #2 | #3 |
| 2006 | #15 | #46 | #24 | #1 | #3 |
| 2007 | #18 | #55 | #33 | #1 | #5 |
| 2008 | #20 | #54 | #32 | #3 | #5 |
| 2009 | #21 | #63 | #35 | #4 | #8 |
| 2010 | #26 | #74 | #41 | #5 | #9 |
| 2011 | #39 | #73 | #44 | #6 | #14 |
| 2012 | #42 | #83 | #43 | #10 | #15 |
| 2013 | #48 | #82 | #69 | #10 | #19 |
| 2014 | #50 | #78 | #89 | #12 | #18 |
| 2015 | #57 | #90 | #88 | #16 | #21 |
| 2016 | #57 | #87 | #71 | #16 | #19 |
| 2017 | #62 | #92 | #95 | #19 | #26 |
| 2018 | #66 | #98 | #99 | #21 | #34 |
| 2019 | #81 | #100 | #100 | #32 | #35 |
| 2020 | #86 | #112 | #148 | #32 | #50 |
| 2021 | #91 | #120 | #188 | #44 | #60 |
| 2022 | #95 | #127 | #147 | #47 | #59 |
| 2023 | #91 | #125 | #170 | #62 | #47 |
| 2024 | #93 | #130 | #84 | #61 | #54 |
| 2025 | #90 | #129 | #160 | #67 | #58 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sarah
Names Similar to Sarah
Nicknames for Sarah
- Sadie
- Sally
- Sari
- Sare
Famous People Named Sarah
| Sarah Jessica Parker | American actress and fashion icon |
| Sarah Michelle Gellar | American actress known for her role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Sarah Paulson | American actress and multiple Emmy Award winner |
| Sarah McLachlan | Canadian singer-songwriter and philanthropist |
| Sarah Vaughan | Legendary American jazz singer |
| Sarah Hyland | American actress from the TV show "Modern Family" |
| Sarah Waters | Acclaimed British novelist |
| Sarah Silverman | American comedian and actress |
| Sarah Chang | Renowned Korean-American violinist |
| Sarah Bernhardt | French stage actress from the late 19th century |
| Sarah Millican | British comedian and writer |
| Sarah Drew | American actress known for her role in "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Sarah Polley | Canadian actress and filmmaker |
| Sarah Harding | English singer and member of Girls Aloud |
| Sarah Clarke | American actress from "24" and "Twilight" |
| Sarah Roemer | American actress from "Disturbia" |
| Sarah Dunant | British author and broadcaster |
| Sarah Koenig | American journalist and host of the podcast "Serial" |
| Sarah Hughes | American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist |
| Sarah Taylor | English cricketer and wicketkeeper |
Characters Named Sarah
| Sarah Connor | Iconic character from the "Terminator" film series |
| Sarah Jane Smith | Companion of Doctor Who in the sci-fi series |
| Sarah Manning | Main character in the TV show "Orphan Black" |
| Sarah Sanderson | Witch character from the film "Hocus Pocus" |
| Sarah Newlin | Character from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Sarah Walker | Spy and protagonist in the TV show "Chuck" |
| Sarah Lynn | Fictional pop star from the animated series "BoJack Horseman" |
| Sarah Crewe | Protagonist in the novel "A Little Princess" |
| Sarah Adams | Character in the Australian TV drama "A Place to Call Home" |
| Sarah Hart | Character in the film "The Gift" |
| Sarah Goldfarb | Character in the movie "Requiem for a Dream" |
| Sarah Williams | Character in the novel "Sarah, Plain and Tall" |
| Sarah Altman | Character in the movie "Munich" |
| Sarah Bailey | Protagonist in the film "The Craft" |
| Sarah Johnson | Character in the movie "Sweet Home Alabama" |
| Sarah Jane | Character in the novel "The Children of Men" |
| Sarah Anderson | Character in the comic strip "Sarah's Scribbles" |