How Many People Are Named Sasha?
Complete statistics for the name Sasha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sasha, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 8,455 Americans bearing it today. That's around 39,030 people in the US, making it quite unique. Interestingly, half of those named Sasha are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 39,769 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sasha Through the Generations
Sasha peaked in popularity in 1988 with 1,918 births, marking a high point in its usage. Today, it's considered a modern name with a significant portion of its bearers under 30. The age distribution shows 20,341 under-30s, 19,370 aged 30-60, and just 58 over 60, indicating a declining trend but still maintaining a youthful appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sasha
Sasha is a name which originated among Slavic peoples from Eastern and Southern Europe as the shortened version of Alexander and Alexandra. It is also used as a surname, although very rarely. Alternative spellings include: Саша, Сашо, Саше, Saša, Sasza (Polish), Sașa (Romanian), Sacha (French), Sascha (German), Sascia (Italian), Sasja and סשה.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sasha's Russian roots
📄 About the Name Sasha
How Many People Have the Name Sasha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 39,030 people in the United States currently share the name Sasha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,455 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Sasha a Common or Rare Name?
Sasha is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sasha in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Sasha Most Popular?
The name Sasha reached peak popularity in 1988, with 1,918 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 Sasha?
Approximately 39,030 people named Sasha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 39,769. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,455 Americans.
Is Sasha a rare name?
Sasha is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,455 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sasha mean?
The meaning and origin of Sasha are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Sasha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Sasha are male and 96% are female.
When was Sasha most popular?
Sasha peaked in 1988 with 1,918 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.