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How Many People Are Named Sarah?
Estimated people named Sarah living in the U.S. today
866,908
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,099,063
- Peak year: 1982 (28,613 births)
- Estimated living today: 866,908
Sarah by age group — who carries the name today?
Sarah popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Sarah
Sarah has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,099,063 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 866,908 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 394 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Sarahs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Sarah in the US?
An estimated 866,908 people named Sarah are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Sarah common — about 1 in 394 Americans.
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Sarah is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Sarah most popular?
Sarah peaked in 1982, when 28,613 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Sarah?
Sarah ranks #31 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 30 out of 100 (higher means rarer).