Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Sarah
Endangered
Down 90.5% from peak
#90 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1982
Peak births
28,483
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19822025
Quick answers about Sarah
How many people are named Sarah?
An estimated 884,424 living Americans are named Sarah.
How rare is Sarah?
Sarah is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,710 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90.5% from its 1982 peak. It was the #90 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Sarah?
The median age of a living American named Sarah is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 46 years old.
Is Sarah still popular?
No. Sarah is endangered as a baby name, down 90.5% from its 1982 peak with 2,710 births in 2025.
Peak year
1982
Decline from peak
90.5%
2025
2,710
All-time
1,098,498