Girls name · New Jersey
Sara in New Jersey
Sara was the 22nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 190 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 12,011 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 85th |
| 1926 | 27 | 177th |
| 1943 | 34 | 161st |
| 1959 | 41 | 219th |
| 1976 | 111 | 72nd |
| 1992 | 248 | 39th |
| 2009 | 161 | 37th |
| 2025 | 190 | 22nd |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 85th in 1910 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in New Jersey in a single year was 264, in 1990. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in New Jersey?
Sara was the 22nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 190 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 12,011 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in New Jersey?
In 2025, 190 babies were named Sara in New Jersey. The most babies named Sara in New Jersey in a single year was 264, in 1990.
What is the rank of Sara in New Jersey?
Sara ranked 22nd among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among girls names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.