Find out how popular the first name Sarahbeth has been for the last 36 years (from 1977 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sarahbeth by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Sarahbeth is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sarahbeth.

The history of the first name Sarahbeth

The given name Sarahbeth is a combination of two names, Sarah and Beth, both of which have their origins in Hebrew. The name Sarah is derived from the Hebrew word "sarah," meaning "princess" or "noble woman." It is one of the oldest recorded names in the Bible, with Sarah being the wife of Abraham and the matriarch of the Jewish people.

The name Beth is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Bethia or Batya, which means "daughter of God" or "worshipper of God." It is also found in the Bible as the name of a daughter of Pharaoh who adopted Moses as her son.

The combination of these two names, Sarahbeth, is not commonly found in historical records or ancient texts. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarahbeth is Sarahbeth Blackburn (1788-1855), an English writer and poet who published several works, including "The Bower of Spring" and "The Village Bride."

Another notable figure with this name is Sarahbeth Purcell (1920-2001), an American actress and singer who appeared in various Broadway productions and television shows in the mid-20th century.

In the field of literature, Sarahbeth Lippincott (1919-2001) was an American writer and editor, best known for her work with the Pennsylvania literary magazine "Aphra."

Sarahbeth Jenkinson (1926-2015) was a British artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries throughout the United Kingdom.

Finally, Sarahbeth Rousseau (1941-2018) was a Canadian painter and art educator who taught at the University of Saskatchewan for many years and had her works displayed in various exhibitions across Canada.

While the name Sarahbeth is not as common as its individual components, it has been borne by notable figures throughout history, particularly in the fields of literature, art, and entertainment.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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