How Popular (or Rare) was Sarah in 1996?

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#4
1996 Rank
21,044
1996 Births
#4
Best Rank (1996)
21,044
Peak Year (1996)
268,844
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 83
Rarity Factor (1996)

πŸ“Š The Sarah Story

Sarah is an extremely popular girls' name in United States, ranking #4 in 1996 with 21,044 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 21,044 births ranking #4. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 83 girls born was named Sarah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

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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