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How Many People Are Named Sara?
Estimated people named Sara living in the U.S. today
343,623
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 435,846
- Peak year: 1982 (11,392 births)
- Estimated living today: 343,623
Sara by age group — who carries the name today?
Sara popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Sara
Sara has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 435,846 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 343,623 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 995 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Saras you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Sara in the US?
An estimated 343,623 people named Sara are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Sara uncommon — about 1 in 995 Americans.
Is Sara a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Sara is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Sara most popular?
Sara peaked in 1982, when 11,392 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Sara?
Sara ranks #140 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).