Sarabeth
A feminine name derived from Sarah, meaning "princess" or "lady".
Name Census estimates that about 1,229 living Americans carry the first name Sarabeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sarabeth today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sarabeth births was 2006 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sarabeth. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,889 Americans
Peak year
2006
100 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,938
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Sarabeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sarabeth from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 342 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
Sarabeth 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 Sarabeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sarabeths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Sarabeth, while Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sarabeth
The name Sarabeth is a modern compound name derived from combining the Hebrew name Sarah and the English name Elizabeth. It does not have a direct ancient origin or linguistic roots in a single language or culture.
Sarah is a Hebrew name that means "princess" or "noblewoman." It has origins tracing back to the biblical matriarch Sarah, the wife of Abraham, in the Torah and the Old Testament. Sarah was an influential figure in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Elizabeth is an English name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance." It traces its roots to the biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe due to its association with Elizabeth of Hungary, a 13th-century princess renowned for her charitable works.
The combination of Sarah and Elizabeth into the name Sarabeth appears to be a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the 20th century. It does not have a long historical trail or recorded usage in ancient texts or scriptures.
However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Sarabeth throughout history:
1. Sarabeth Levine (born 1958) is an American chef and restaurateur, known for founding the Sarabeth's restaurant chain in New York City, specializing in brunch and pastries.
2. Sarabeth Tucek (born 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her work in the indie rock and folk genres.
3. Sarabeth Pollock (born 1990) is an American professional soccer player who has played for several teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
4. Sarabeth Caplin (born 1974) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Obama administration.
5. Sarabeth Woods (born 1985) is an American actress and model, known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Walking Dead" and "National Treasure: Book of Secrets."
While the name Sarabeth may not have a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and multifaceted name, combining elements of Hebrew and English origins.
People
Sarabeth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sarabeth 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
Sarabeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sarabeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sarabeth 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 278,889 US residents.
Is Sarabeth a common name?
We classify Sarabeth as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,295 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sarabeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Sarabeth was 2006, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sarabeth is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sarabeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sarabeth 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.
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.