Total births
947
Girls' name · since 1989
Sarahy
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 947 babies named Sarahy, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8163
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sarahy is the #8163 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 947 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sarahy has been recorded 947 times among girls since 1989, currently ranked #8163 nationally and more common than 54% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #8163 among girls today
- 947 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sarahy is currently the #8163 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 947 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8163
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Sarahy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8163
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Sarahy was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
53 babies were named Sarahy in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Sarahy compares
947 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Sarahy's all-time total is 148% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sarahy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 947 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sarahy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sarahy's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sarahy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#8,163
Active since
1989
Sarahy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Sarahy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sarahy's strongest decade.
422 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Sarahy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
422 births
- 2010s
2010s
263 births
- 2020s 81
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 422 births (45% of all-time use).
How Sarahy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sarahy's total volume
Sarahy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sarahy by state
Where Sarahy concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 310 | 32.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 117 | 12.4% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Sarahy's total US births 32.7%
Even split
310 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sarahy? ▼
Sarahy has been given to 947 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8163 as of the latest data. 53 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Sarahy most popular? ▼
Sarahy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 422 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Sarahy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sarahy are California (310 births), Texas (117 births), Arizona (5 births).
How long has the name Sarahy been used? ▼
Records for Sarahy go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sarahy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sarah, Sara, Sarai, Sarina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sarahy's data
- Sarahy's decade-level peak was the 2000s (422 total births); usage has since declined to 81 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sarahys (310 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 Sarahy
Nearby Names Like Sarahy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sarahy
Sarah Girl
#93 1,098,498 births
Sara Girl
#187 436,193 births
Sarai Girl
#444 22,919 births
Sarina Girl
#1781 9,624 births
Sariah Girl
#1008 9,594 births
Compare Sarahy side by side: Sarahy vs Sarah Sarahy vs Sara Sarahy vs Sarai
Related Names
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Sarahy: #8163 Girls' Name - 947 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sarahy. 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 Sarahy 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.