How Many People Are Named Saber?
Complete statistics for the name Saber: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saber comes from Arabic and Persian roots, meaning "patience" or "sword," giving it a strong and striking feel. There are roughly 366 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 900,922 Americans share it. It's clearly on the rise, hitting a peak of 25 births in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, wisdom, and a humanitarian spirit. It's associated with people who feel a deep calling to serve others and who possess a generous, idealistic nature.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 371 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saber Through the Generations
Saber is a name that's almost entirely concentrated among younger Americans, and the numbers make that crystal clear. Of the 371 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 326 belong to people under 30, while just 45 fall in the 30-to-60 range. There aren't any bearers over 60, which tells us this name simply didn't exist on American birth certificates until relatively recently. It's been climbing steadily, reaching its highest point in 2022 with 25 births that year alone. The average age of someone named Saber is just 16, reinforcing how fresh this name really is. With 88% of bearers under 30, it qualifies as a genuinely modern pick. On the global stage, Saber ranks around #4,600 with approximately 228,004 living bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found in Iran, reflecting its Arabic and Persian heritage. That international presence suggests American parents may be drawing inspiration from cross-cultural roots when choosing this distinctive name for their sons.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saber's Arabic/Persian roots
📄 About the Name Saber
How Many People Have the Name Saber?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,420 people in the United States currently share the name Saber. That works out to roughly 1 in every 233,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Saber a Common or Rare Name?
Saber 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 Saber Mean?
Saber means "Patient or sword" and comes from Arabic/Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saber in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.
When Was Saber Most Popular?
The name Saber reached peak popularity in 2022, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Saber?
Approximately 1,420 people named Saber live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,420. That works out to roughly 1 in 233,415 Americans.
Is Saber a rare name?
Saber is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 233,415 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saber mean?
Saber means "Patient or sword" and comes from Arabic/Persian origins.
Is Saber more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Saber are male and 20% are female.
When was Saber most popular?
Saber peaked in 2022 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.