Sarah
Girl name · 17,895 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sarah: 17,895 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 775 births in 1990.
Of Hebrew origin, Sarah means "princess" or "noblewoman," stemming from the biblical matriarch Sarah, wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Her story of faith and laughter echoes through the Old Testament. The name has been borne by countless notable women, including the legendary French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, and modern screen star Sarah Jessica Parker. While no major geographical places are directly named after a Sarah, the name shares its root with the Israeli city of Beersheba, linked to the biblical Sarah's story. A timeless classic, Sarah has been a consistently popular choice in Scotland for decades—its spelling variant Sara is also widely used, offering a slightly simpler alternative with the same regal resonance.
Girl 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1990775 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #14929 babies
- Total births
- 17,895since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 44%vs prior 5y