Find out how popular the first name Sarie has been for the last 40 years (from 1975 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sarie by gender

Based on the last 40 years of data, Sarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sarie.

The history of the first name Sarie

The name Sarie has its origins in the Dutch language, where it is a diminutive form of the name Sarah, derived from the Hebrew name Sarah meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." The name can be traced back to ancient times, as it appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of the wife of Abraham and the matriarch of the Jewish people.

In Dutch culture, the use of the diminutive form Sarie was particularly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, when it was commonly used as a pet name for girls named Sarah. The earliest recorded examples of the name Sarie date back to the late 16th century, with the birth of Sarie van der Duyn in 1595 in the Netherlands.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Sarie was Sarie Hartog (1589-1657), a Dutch merchant and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. She was known for her charitable work and for establishing the first Jewish orphanage in the city.

Another famous Sarie was Sarie Naude (1876-1951), a South African author and poet who wrote extensively in Afrikaans, the language derived from Dutch spoken in South Africa. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were influential in the development of Afrikaans literature.

In the 18th century, the name Sarie appeared in the works of the Dutch writer and poet Jacobus Bellamy (1757-1786), who included a character named Sarie in his famous poem "Roosje" (Little Rose). This helped to popularize the name further in Dutch-speaking regions.

Moving into the 19th century, Sarie Eloff (1838-1904) was a South African farmer and pioneer who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the northern regions of the country. She is remembered for her bravery and resilience in the face of harsh conditions.

Finally, in the 20th century, Sarie Marais (1915-2007) was a South African writer and journalist who was known for her novels and short stories that explored the lives of ordinary people in South Africa. Her works were widely acclaimed and helped to bring Afrikaans literature to a wider audience.

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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