Total births
798
Unisex name · since 1985
Sahib
798 babies named Sahib in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3427
- among boys today
- 798
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sahib is the #3427 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 798 recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sahib has been recorded 798 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #3427 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #3427 among boys today
- 798 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sahib is currently the #3427 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 798 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3427
- among boys today
- 798
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Sahib vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3427
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Sahib was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Sahib in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Sahib compares
798 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sahib's all-time total is 117% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sahib | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 798 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sahib's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sahib splits its recorded history at 2009: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sahib at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,427
Active since
1985
Sahib popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Sahib popularity over time - girls
61 total births recorded since 2004 (Sahib as girls' name)
Sahib by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sahib's strongest decade.
352 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Sahib births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
175 births
- 2010s
2010s
352 births
- 2020s
2020s
206 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 352 births (44% of all-time use).
How Sahib compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sahib's total volume
Sahib vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sahib by state
Where Sahib concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 330 | 41.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 48 | 6.0% |
California share of Sahib's total US births 41.4%
Even split
330 of 798 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sahib? ▼
Sahib has been given to 798 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3427 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Sahib most popular? ▼
Sahib was most popular in the 2010s decade with 352 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Sahib most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sahib are California (330 births), New York (48 births).
Is Sahib a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sahib is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 798 births, and as a girl's name it has 61 births.
How long has the name Sahib been used? ▼
Sahib has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 41 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sahib? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sahil, Sahir, Sahaj, Saharsh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sahib's data
- Sahib's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (352 total births) through the 2020s (206) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sahibs (330 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sahib
Nearby Names Like Sahib
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sahib
Sahil Boy
#2461 3,160 births
Sahir Boy
#2249 931 births
Sahaj Boy
#5176 447 births
Saharsh Boy
#5596 424 births
Sahid Boy
#6009 412 births
Compare Sahib side by side: Sahib vs Sahil Sahib vs Sahir Sahib vs Sahaj
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sahib
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sahib: #3427 Unisex Name - 798 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sahib. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sahib draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.