Saramae
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Saramae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Saramae today is around 105 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saramae births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saramae. 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
- • The typical person named Saramae is about 105 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Saramaes were born before 1931.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Saramae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
105
years old
1942 SSA rank
#4,563
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Saramae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Saramae from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Saramae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saramae 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 Saramae 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 Saramae
The given name Saramae originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages that emerged in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "sara," meaning "princess," and "mae," meaning "exalted" or "noble." Saramae, therefore, translates to "exalted princess" or "noble princess."
In the ancient Sumerian civilization, names often held significant meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect the parents' hopes and aspirations for their children. The name Saramae was likely bestowed upon female children born into royal or noble families, symbolizing their elevated status and the expectation that they would carry themselves with grace and dignity befitting their rank.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saramae can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the ancient city of Uruk, which dates back to around 2800 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high priestess named Saramae who served in the temple of the goddess Inanna, the Sumerian deity of love, beauty, and fertility.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Saramae. One such figure was Saramae of Lagash (c. 2400 BCE), a Sumerian princess who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts. Another was Saramae the Wise (c. 1200 BCE), a celebrated scholar and philosopher from the ancient city of Babylon.
In the realm of literature, the name Saramae appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest written works of literature known to humanity. In this epic, Saramae is depicted as a wise and revered priestess who guides the hero Gilgamesh on his journey of self-discovery.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Saramae of Constantinople (c. 500 CE) gained fame as a skilled diplomat and negotiator. Her diplomatic efforts were instrumental in brokering peace treaties and fostering trade relations between the Byzantine Empire and neighboring kingdoms.
In more recent times, the name Saramae has been associated with Saramae Hayek (1932-2018), a renowned Mexican artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries around the world. Her sculptures often explored themes of femininity, strength, and resilience, reflecting the powerful meaning behind her given name.
People
Saramae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saramae 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
Saramae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saramae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saramae 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Saramae a common name?
We classify Saramae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Saramae most popular?
The single biggest year for Saramae was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saramae is about 105 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Saramae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saramae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saramae 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 Saramae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saramae 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 Saramae 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Saramae as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.