How Popular (or Rare) was Sarah in 1998?

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#3,278
1998 Rank
24
1998 Births
#2,205
Best Rank (2004)
53
Peak Year (2004)
367
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 79,638
Rarity Factor (1998)

πŸ“Š The Sarah Story

Sarah is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3278 in 1998 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 53 births ranking #2205. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 79,638 boys born was named Sarah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: princess

Sarah is one of the great biblical classics and means 'princess'. It feels dignified, familiar, and very durable.

The name has been used widely for centuries across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. Its clear meaning and long history have helped it remain strong through many naming eras.

Did you know?Sarah is one of the biblical names whose popularity has stayed resilient across a very long timespan.
Similar namesSara, Sarai, Sadie, Rachel, Rebecca

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