Sarah
Pronunciation: [ s-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sarah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,465 babies have been named Sarah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sarah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,447 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,447
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Sarah is also used as a girl name, ranked #95.
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About the Name Sarah
Sarah is a boy name .
Is Sarah a boy or girl name? Sarah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,447 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #95. Sarah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sarah is currently ranked #12,447 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sarah include Sar, Say, Saie, and Sarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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