Saraann
Feminine variant of the name Sarah, derived from Hebrew meaning "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the first name Saraann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Saraann today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saraann births was 1990 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saraann. 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.
People living today
305
~ 1 in 1,123,785 Americans
Peak year
1990
16 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2017 SSA rank
#15,613
Tracked since 1938
Census
Saraann in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 478 people with the first name Saraann, which placed it at #21,306 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
#21,306
National first-name rank
People counted
478
478 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
84.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Saraann
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Saraann is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Saraann 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 Saraann at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.5% · 404
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 23
- Two or more races3.6% · 17
- Black or African American3.3% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.1% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
Popularity
Saraann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saraann from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saraann 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 Saraann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Saraann
The name Saraann is a unique and intriguing combination that blends elements from multiple linguistic and cultural traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region.
One potential root of the name Saraann is the Hebrew name Sarah, which means "princess" or "noblewoman." This name has a long and revered history, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the wife of the patriarch Abraham. Sarah was considered a matriarch of the Jewish people and is celebrated for her unwavering faith and resilience.
The second part of the name, "ann," may be derived from the Latin word "anna," which means "grace" or "favor." This element has its roots in the ancient Roman culture and was later adopted by various European languages, including English, as a feminine given name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Saraann can be found in historical documents dating back to the Middle Ages. During this time, the name was predominantly used in regions with strong Jewish and Christian influences, such as parts of Europe and the Levant.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Saraann or variations of it. One of the earliest known examples is Saraann of Saxony (1097-1159), a German noblewoman who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of her time.
Another prominent figure was Saraann de Montfort (1235-1305), a French countess and crusader who participated in the Eighth Crusade and was renowned for her bravery and leadership skills.
In the realm of literature, Saraann de Navarre (1492-1549), a French writer and patron of the arts, made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance literature. Her works, including poetry and short stories, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
The name Saraann has also been associated with historical figures from various religious traditions. In the Islamic world, Saraann al-Khansa (575-660 CE) was a renowned Arab poet known for her elegies and her advocacy for women's rights.
In the modern era, one notable figure who carried the name Saraann was Saraann Jewell (1928-2001), an American actress and singer who gained fame for her roles in Broadway musicals and Hollywood films in the mid-20th century.
While the name Saraann may not be as common as some other names, it carries a rich tapestry of history, cultural influences, and notable individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of human endeavor.
People
Saraann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saraann 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
Saraann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saraann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 305 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saraann 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 1,123,785 US residents.
Is Saraann a common name?
We classify Saraann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saraann most popular?
The single biggest year for Saraann was 1990, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saraann is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Saraann in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 478 people with the name Saraann, or 0.16 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,306 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 Saraann 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 Saraann?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Saraann appears almost entirely female. Of the 480 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Saraann?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Saraann is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Saraann most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Saraann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.5% (404 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 Saraann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saraann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saraann 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 Saraann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saraann 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 Saraann 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 many people have the name Saraann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.