Sarahann
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess" or "lady".
Name Census estimates that about 737 living Americans carry the first name Sarahann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sarahann today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sarahann births was 1988 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sarahann. 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
737
~ 1 in 465,067 Americans
Peak year
1988
32 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,006
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Sarahann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sarahann from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 219 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarahann 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 Sarahann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sarahanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sarahann
The name Sarahann is a combination of two separate names, Sarah and Ann, both with rich historical roots spanning various cultures and time periods.
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Sarah, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." It first appeared in the Book of Genesis, referring to the wife of the patriarch Abraham and the mother of Isaac. This name has been widely used throughout Jewish and Christian traditions for centuries.
Ann, on the other hand, is a derivative of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." It was popularized in the New Testament as the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary. Ann became a common name in various European cultures, particularly in England, where it has been used since the Middle Ages.
While the exact origin of the combined name Sarahann is unclear, it likely emerged as a blend of the two names in English-speaking regions during the modern era. It may have been created as a unique variation or as a way to honor multiple family members or religious figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarahann was in the 17th century, when Sarahann Blenkinsop (1635-1703) was born in Yorkshire, England. She was a prominent Quaker minister and writer known for her religious works.
Another notable figure was Sarahann Spaulding (1769-1845), an American author and writer from New York. She is best known for her novel "The Manuscript Found," which some believe inspired the Book of Mormon.
In the 19th century, Sarahann Coppinger (1823-1897) was an Irish philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the lives of women and children in Dublin.
Sarahann Featherstonehaugh (1871-1958), born in England, was a pioneering female architect who designed several notable buildings in London during the early 20th century.
More recently, Sarahann Routten (1928-2018) was an American artist and sculptor from California, renowned for her abstract and experimental works in various media.
While the name Sarahann has never been among the most popular names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, often associated with individuals who made significant contributions in their respective fields or communities.
People
Sarahann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sarahann 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
Sarahann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sarahann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 737 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sarahann 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 465,067 US residents.
Is Sarahann a common name?
We classify Sarahann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 772 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sarahann most popular?
The single biggest year for Sarahann was 1988, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sarahann is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sarahann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sarahann 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.