How Many People Are Named Sakura?

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

Sakura
Very Rare
Japanese

Sakura means cherry blossom, symbolizing beauty and renewal. That's just 1,710 people out of 193,035,000 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The peak was in 2012 when 87 babies were named Sakura, showing it's still a modern choice.

~1,710
Living in US
1 in 193,035
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cherry blossom
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Graceful Hopeful Delicate
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, success, and material achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,811
Worldwide Bearers
#46,794
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
3,267
🇮🇳 India
3,218
🇲🇲 Myanmar
2,100
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,650
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
787
🇷🇺 Russia
730
🇮🇩 Indonesia
592
🇪🇬 Egypt
434
🇺🇸 United States
375
🇹🇭 Thailand
222

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,710 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
1,606
Would be under 30 (93%)
119
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,725 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Sakura Through the Generations

Sakura, a name that blossoms with elegance and grace, has seen its popularity rise and gently decline since its peak in 2012. With 1,710 individuals bearing this name today, it's clear that Sakura remains a beloved choice among parents seeking a unique and meaningful name. Of those, 1,606 are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations, adding to its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 312
New York 86
Texas 80
Hawaii 15
Florida 10
Michigan 10
North Carolina 10
Pennsylvania 10
Illinois 6
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Sakura

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sakura's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Sakura

How Many People Have the Name Sakura?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,710 people in the United States currently share the name Sakura. That works out to roughly 1 in every 193,035 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sakura a Common or Rare Name?

Sakura 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 Sakura Mean?

Sakura means "cherry blossom" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sakura Most Popular?

The name Sakura reached peak popularity in 2012, with 87 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 Sakura?

Approximately 1,710 people named Sakura live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,725. That works out to roughly 1 in 193,035 Americans.

Is Sakura a rare name?

Sakura is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 193,035 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sakura mean?

Sakura means "cherry blossom" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Sakura more male or female?

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

When was Sakura most popular?

Sakura peaked in 2012 with 87 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 US1,710
All-Time Births1,725
1 in X1 in 193,035
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2012
World Rank#46,794
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.