How Many People Are Named Sabra?
Complete statistics for the name Sabra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sabra means 'thorn bush' in Arabic, symbolizing resilience. Only 1 in 86,843 Americans are named Sabra, making it very rare among female names. The majority of people named Sabra are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 4,947 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sabra Through the Generations
Sabra, a name rooted in Arabic, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1961 when 155 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 3,800 people named Sabra living in the United States, with the average age being around 60 years old. This age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 48% of those named Sabra being over 60, 644 under 30, and 1,927 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sabra
Sabra or Sabrah is both a given name and surname with multiple origins. As an English feminine given name, it has been in use since the 18th century. It is sometimes considered a variant of the name Sabrina. In some instances in the Anglosphere, the name might be a literary reference. In Elizabethan era writer Richard Johnson's 1596 romance Seven Champions of Christendom, Sabra is the name given to the Egyptian princess rescued by Saint George from a dragon. A version of this story later appeared in Reliques of Ancient English Poetry collected by Thomas Percy and published in 1765. In the roma…
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Other names sharing Sabra's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Sabra
How Many People Have the Name Sabra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 482 people in the United States currently share the name Sabra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 687,654 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sabra a Common or Rare Name?
Sabra 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 Sabra Mean?
Sabra means "thorn bush" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sabra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sabra Most Popular?
The name Sabra reached peak popularity in 1961, with 155 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Sabra?
Approximately 482 people named Sabra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 482. That works out to roughly 1 in 687,654 Americans.
Is Sabra a rare name?
Sabra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 687,654 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sabra mean?
Sabra means "thorn bush" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Sabra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sabra are male and 100% are female.
When was Sabra most popular?
Sabra peaked in 1961 with 155 births that year. Current trend: 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.