How Popular (or Rare) was Sarah in 2020?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#115
2020 Rank
422
2020 Births
#18
Best Rank (1996)
3,111
Peak Year (1996)
28,326
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 636
Rarity Factor (2020)

📊 The Sarah Story

Sarah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #115 in 2020 with 422 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,111 births ranking #18. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 86.4%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 636 girls born was named Sarah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 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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