Sacheen
An English borrowing of a Sanskrit name signifying "truth" or "reality".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Sacheen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sacheen today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sacheen births was 1973 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sacheen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sacheen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
1973
27 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1985 SSA rank
#12,059
Tracked since 1973
Census
Sacheen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 139 people with the first name Sacheen, which placed it at #47,200 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,200
National first-name rank
People counted
139
139 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
22.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sacheen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sacheen is Black at 22.3%. The next largest groups are White (19.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (19.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sacheen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sacheen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American22.3% · 31
- White19.4% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native19.4% · 27
- Two or more races13.7% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino12.9% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.2% · 17
Popularity
Sacheen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sacheen from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 100 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sacheen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sacheen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sacheens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sacheen
The name Sacheen is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sachihn," which means "truthful" or "honest." This name was likely in use during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
The name Sacheen has been found in various Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas, which are the oldest sacred texts in the Hindu tradition. It is possible that the name was used to refer to individuals who were revered for their honesty and truthfulness.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sacheen was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
Another notable individual with the name Sacheen was a Rajput warrior who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle, and was said to have fought against the invading Muslim armies.
In the 15th century CE, there was a Hindu saint named Sacheen who was revered for his spiritual teachings and his ability to perform miracles. He is said to have had a large following of devotees.
During the Mughal period in India, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a Mughal prince named Sacheen who was known for his love of poetry and the arts. He was a patron of many poets and artists during his time.
In the 19th century, there was a famous Indian freedom fighter named Sacheen who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for his political activities, but remained a respected figure in the struggle for Indian independence.
While the name Sacheen may not be as common today as it once was, it still holds a significant place in Indian history and culture, particularly among Hindu communities. Its meaning of truthfulness and honesty has endured throughout the centuries.
People
Sacheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sacheen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sacheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sacheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sacheen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Sacheen a common name?
We classify Sacheen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sacheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Sacheen was 1973, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sacheen is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sacheen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 139 people with the name Sacheen, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,200 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sacheen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sacheen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sacheen leans strongly female. 123 people counted with this name were female (86.6%), compared with 19 male bearers (13.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sacheen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sacheen is Black at 22.3%. The next largest groups are White (19.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (19.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sacheen most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sacheen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 22.3% (31 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sacheen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sacheen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sacheen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sacheen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sacheen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sacheen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Sacheen?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Sacheen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.