How Many People Are Named Sarkis?

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

Sarkis
Very Rare
Armenian

Sarkis means 'servant of God' and is a very rare name in the US, with only 1 in 446,532 Americans bearing it. There are around 739 people named Sarkis living today, and it peaked in popularity back in 1992 with 27 births.

~1,344
Living in US
1 in 246,614
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant of God
🌐
Origin
Armenian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Devoted Compassionate Resolute
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,875
Worldwide Bearers
#42,744
Global Rank
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4,548
🇷🇺 Russia
3,489
🇺🇸 United States
3,444
🇮🇶 Iraq
946
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇦🇲 Armenia
404
🇨🇦 Canada
383
🇸🇾 Syria
350
🇬🇪 Georgia
293
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
213

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
739 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
411
Would be under 30 (43%)
329
Would be 30–60 (35%)
209
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 949 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
97

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

📜 Sarkis Through the Generations

Sarkis, a name that's been around for centuries but remains uncommon in the United States, has seen its fair share of fluctuations. With a total of 949 births recorded since records began, it's clear that Sarkis isn't a name that many parents choose for their children. The current estimate of 739 living individuals named Sarkis suggests a survival rate of about 78%, which is slightly above average. Interestingly, a significant portion, about 43%, of those named Sarkis are under 30 years old, indicating that while the name is rare, it's still being adopted by some modern families. This younger demographic also contributes to a slowly declining trend, as fewer babies are being born with the name each year compared to its peak in 1992.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 488
Massachusetts 20
Rhode Island 6

✨ Similar Names to Sarkis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sarkis's Armenian roots

📄 About the Name Sarkis

How Many People Have the Name Sarkis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,344 people in the United States currently share the name Sarkis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 246,614 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sarkis a Common or Rare Name?

Sarkis 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 Sarkis Mean?

Sarkis means "servant of God" and comes from Armenian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sarkis Most Popular?

The name Sarkis reached peak popularity in 1992, with 27 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 Sarkis?

Approximately 1,344 people named Sarkis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,344. That works out to roughly 1 in 246,614 Americans.

Is Sarkis a rare name?

Sarkis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 246,614 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sarkis mean?

Sarkis means "servant of God" and comes from Armenian origins.

Is Sarkis more male or female?

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

When was Sarkis most popular?

Sarkis peaked in 1992 with 27 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 US1,344
All-Time Births1,344
1 in X1 in 246,614
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1992
World Rank#42,744
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.