Total births
1,230
Girls' name · since 1961
Saskia
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 1,230 babies named Saskia, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3710
- among girls today
- 1,230
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Saskia is the #3710 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,230 recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saskia has been recorded 1,230 times among girls since 1961, currently ranked #3710 nationally and more common than 79% 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 1961 to 2025.
- #3710 among girls today
- 1,230 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 79% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Saskia is currently the #3710 girls' name in America, more common than 79% of girls - 1,230 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3710
- among girls today
- 1,230
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other girls
Saskia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3710
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 79% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Saskia was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
41 babies were named Saskia in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Saskia compares
1,230 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Saskia's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Saskia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,230 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 48 | 19,840 |
Saskia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Saskia's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Saskia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,710
Active since
1961
Saskia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Saskia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Saskia's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Saskia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 61
1960s
61 births
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s
1980s
131 births
- 1990s
1990s
219 births
- 2000s
2000s
272 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 272 births (22% of all-time use).
How Saskia 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 Saskia's total volume
Saskia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Saskia by state
Where Saskia concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 115 | 9.3% |
| #2 | California | | 87 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 27 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 15 | 1.2% |
New York share of Saskia's total US births 9.3%
Even split
115 of 1,230 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saskia? ▼
Since 1961, Social Security records show 1,230 babies named Saskia. Today it holds rank #3710 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 41 births.
When was Saskia most popular? ▼
Saskia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Saskia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Saskia are New York (115 births), California (87 births), Florida (27 births).
How long has the name Saskia been used? ▼
Records for Saskia go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Saskia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sasha, Sascha, Sashay, Sashia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Saskia's data
- Saskia's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (272 total births) through the 2020s (180) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Saskias (115 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Saskia
Nearby Names Like Saskia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saskia
Sasha Girl
#636 38,492 births
Sascha Girl
#10454 1,135 births
Sashay Girl
101 births
Sashia Girl
100 births
Sashenka Girl
50 births
Compare Saskia side by side: Saskia vs Sasha Saskia vs Sascha Saskia vs Sashay
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Saskia
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, 1961–2025 (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. "Saskia: #3710 Girls' Name - 1,230 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saskia. 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 Saskia 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.