How Many People Are Named Saskia?
Complete statistics for the name Saskia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Saskia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,172 people in the US today, making up 1 in 281,615 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 61% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,197 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Saskia Through the Generations
Saskia has seen a steady rise in popularity over recent years, with 2024 marking its peak at 41 births. The average age of those named Saskia is 27, indicating a younger demographic. Among the 1,172 living in the US, 730 are under 30, 440 are between 30 and 60, and only 27 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Saskia's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Saskia
How Many People Have the Name Saskia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,172 people in the United States currently share the name Saskia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 281,615 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Saskia a Common or Rare Name?
Saskia 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 Saskia Mean?
Saskia means "Dutch for 'grace'" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Saskia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Saskia Most Popular?
The name Saskia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Saskia?
Approximately 1,172 people named Saskia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,197. That works out to roughly 1 in 281,615 Americans.
Is Saskia a rare name?
Saskia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 281,615 Americans has this name.
What does the name Saskia mean?
Saskia means "Dutch for 'grace'" and comes from Dutch origins.
Is Saskia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saskia are male and 100% are female.
When was Saskia most popular?
Saskia peaked in 2024 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.