Total births
1,005
Unisex name · since 1977
Sparrow
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,005 babies named Sparrow, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3428
- among girls today
- 1,005
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
1,005 babies have been named Sparrow since 1977, making it today's #3428 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sparrow has been recorded 1,005 times among girls since 1977, currently ranked #3428 nationally and more common than 81% of girls, 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 1977 to 2025.
- #3428 among girls today
- 1,005 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sparrow is currently the #3428 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,005 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3428
- among girls today
- 1,005
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Sparrow vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3428
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Sparrow was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
88 babies were named Sparrow in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Sparrow compares
1,005 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Sparrow's all-time total is 163% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sparrow | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,005 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 88 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sparrow's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sparrow's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 88, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sparrow at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,428
Active since
1977
Sparrow popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Sparrow popularity over time - boys
188 total births recorded since 2010 (Sparrow as boys' name)
Sparrow by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sparrow's strongest decade.
592 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Sparrow births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 62
2000s
62 births
- 2010s
2010s
592 births
- 2020s
2020s
326 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 592 births (59% of all-time use).
How Sparrow 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 Sparrow's total volume
Sparrow vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sparrow by state
Where Sparrow concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 113 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 33 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 14 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.7% |
California share of Sparrow's total US births 11.2%
Even split
113 of 1,005 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Sparrow appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sparrow? ▼
1,005 babies have been named Sparrow since 1977. It currently ranks #3428 among girls. The peak year was 2017 with 88 births.
When was Sparrow most popular? ▼
Sparrow was most popular in the 2010s decade with 592 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Sparrow most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sparrow are California (113 births), Texas (33 births), Florida (28 births).
Is Sparrow a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sparrow is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,005 births, and as a boy's name it has 188 births.
How long has the name Sparrow been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sparrow since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sparrow? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sparkle, Sparkles, Spandana, Sparkel. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sparrow's data
- Sparrow's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (592 total births) through the 2020s (326) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Sparrows (113 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 Sparrow
Nearby Names Like Sparrow
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sparrow
Compare Sparrow side by side: Sparrow vs Sparkle Sparrow vs Sparkles Sparrow vs Spandana
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sparrow
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Sparrow: #3428 Unisex Name - 1,005 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sparrow. 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 Sparrow 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.