Total births
1,135
Unisex name · since 1970
Sascha
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,135 babies named Sascha, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10454
- among girls today
- 1,135
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sascha is the #10454 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,135 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Sascha recorded 1,135 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #10454 nationally today, ahead of 41% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2024.
- #10454 among girls today
- 1,135 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sascha is currently the #10454 unisex name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 1,135 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10454
- among girls today
- 1,135
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Sascha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10454
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Sascha was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
64 babies were named Sascha in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Sascha compares
1,135 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Sascha's all-time total is 197% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sascha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,135 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sascha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sascha's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sascha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#10,454
Active since
1970
Sascha popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2024
- Peak year (1988)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Sascha popularity over time - boys
395 total births recorded since 1967 (Sascha as boys' name)
Sascha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sascha's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Sascha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
181 births
- 1980s
1980s
257 births
- 1990s
1990s
204 births
- 2000s
2000s
323 births
- 2010s 125
2010s
125 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 323 births (28% of all-time use).
How Sascha 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 Sascha's total volume
Sascha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sascha by state
Where Sascha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 142 | 12.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.9% |
California share of Sascha's total US births 12.5%
Even split
142 of 1,135 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sascha? ▼
Sascha has been given to 1,135 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #10454 as of the latest data. 64 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Sascha most popular? ▼
Sascha was most popular in the 2000s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Sascha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sascha are California (142 births), New York (20 births), Florida (13 births).
Is Sascha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sascha is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,135 births, and as a boy's name it has 395 births.
How long has the name Sascha been used? ▼
Records for Sascha go back to 1970, giving 55 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Sascha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sasha, Saskia, Sashay, Sashia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sascha's data
- Sascha's decade-level peak was the 2000s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Saschas (142 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 Sascha
Nearby Names Like Sascha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sascha
Sasha Girl
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Saskia Girl
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Sashay Girl
101 births
Sashia Girl
100 births
Sashenka Girl
50 births
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Lanya #10456
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Anjana #10451
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Mariaisabel #10457
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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, 1970–2024 (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. "Sascha: #10454 Unisex Name - 1,135 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sascha. 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 Sascha 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.