How Many People Are Named Sabas?

Complete statistics for the name Sabas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sabas
Very Rare
Greek

Sabas is a rare Greek name that means 'old man', fitting its very rare status among 520 living Americans, or 1 in 634,850. This name peaked in popularity back in 1930 with 18 births, and now it's slowly declining, becoming more of an old-school choice.

~509
Living in US
1 in 651,177
Americans
1930
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old man
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Wise Dignified
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,682
Worldwide Bearers
#27,425
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
12,635
🇹🇿 Tanzania
4,587
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,980
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,888
🇺🇸 United States
1,812
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,360
🇭🇳 Honduras
1,168
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
835
🇮🇳 India
478
🇦🇷 Argentina
442

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
520 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
171
Would be under 30 (23%)
249
Would be 30–60 (34%)
319
Would be over 60 (43%)

All 739 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
28
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sabas Through the Generations

Sabas has been a name through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1930 when 18 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 520 people named Sabas living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name in past decades. The current generation seems less inclined to choose Sabas, leading to a slow decline in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 288
California 38

✨ Similar Names to Sabas

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sabas's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Sabas

How Many People Have the Name Sabas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 509 people in the United States currently share the name Sabas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 651,177 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sabas a Common or Rare Name?

Sabas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sabas Mean?

Sabas means "old man" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sabas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sabas Most Popular?

The name Sabas reached peak popularity in 1930, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sabas?

Approximately 509 people named Sabas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 509. That works out to roughly 1 in 651,177 Americans.

Is Sabas a rare name?

Sabas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 651,177 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sabas mean?

Sabas means "old man" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Sabas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sabas are male and 0% are female.

When was Sabas most popular?

Sabas peaked in 1930 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US509
All-Time Births509
1 in X1 in 651,177
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1930
World Rank#27,425
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.