Sascha
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sascha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.
Originally a Slavic short form of Alexander, Sascha carries the meaning "defender of men" from its Greek roots. While traditionally masculine in Russia and Eastern Europe, it has grown into a popular unisex option across many countries, with a softer, more melodic feel than the full form. Famous bearers include the German tennis champion Sascha Bajin and the American actor Sascha Alexander. The name shares its etymological root with the city of Alexandria in Egypt, itself named for Alexander the Great. Sascha also saw a notable spike in use after the release of the 1980s sitcom *Sascha*, though the most famous cultural association today is likely with Sascha, the mischievous half-brother on *The Simpsons*.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19913 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #6113 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y