Total births
962
Boys' name · since 1914
Sarkis
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 962 babies named Sarkis, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7301
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1914
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
962 babies have been named Sarkis since 1914, making it today's #7301 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Sarkis recorded 962 times among boys since 1914, holding rank #7301 nationally today, ahead of 49% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #7301 among boys today
- 962 born since 1914
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sarkis is currently the #7301 boys' name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 962 born since 1914, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7301
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1914
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Sarkis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7301
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Sarkis was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
27 babies were named Sarkis in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Sarkis compares
962 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Sarkis's all-time total is 162% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sarkis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 962 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sarkis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sarkis's full recorded timeline at 1988, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sarkis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#7,301
Active since
1914
Sarkis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Sarkis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sarkis's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Sarkis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s
1920s
115 births
- 1930s 52
1930s
52 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 8
1960s
8 births
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s
2000s
167 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 216 births (22% of all-time use).
How Sarkis 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 Sarkis's total volume
Sarkis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sarkis by state
Where Sarkis concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 488 | 50.7% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Rhode Island | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Sarkis's total US births 50.7%
Even split
488 of 962 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sarkis? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 962 babies named Sarkis. Today it holds rank #7301 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 27 births.
When was Sarkis most popular? ▼
Sarkis was most popular in the 1990s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Sarkis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sarkis are California (488 births), Massachusetts (20 births), Rhode Island (6 births).
How long has the name Sarkis been used? ▼
Records for Sarkis go back to 1914, giving 112 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sarkis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sarah, Sara, Sarim, Sarthak, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sarkis's data
- Sarkis's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (216 total births) through the 2020s (73) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sarkiss (488 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 Sarkis
Nearby Names Like Sarkis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sarkis
Sarah Boy
3,340 births
Sara Boy
#12415 1,248 births
Sarim Boy
#5560 357 births
Sarthak Boy
#10378 345 births
Sarvesh Boy
#7070 293 births
Compare Sarkis side by side: Sarkis vs Sarah Sarkis vs Sara Sarkis vs Sarim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sarkis
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, 1914–2025 (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. "Sarkis: #7301 Boys' Name - 962 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sarkis. 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 Sarkis 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.