Girls name · North Carolina
Sara in North Carolina
Sara was the 254th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 11,497 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 185th |
| 1926 | 114 | 91st |
| 1943 | 78 | 122nd |
| 1959 | 64 | 156th |
| 1976 | 77 | 90th |
| 1992 | 201 | 38th |
| 2009 | 99 | 100th |
| 2025 | 44 | 254th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 185th in 1910 to 254th in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in North Carolina in a single year was 228, in 1988. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1988.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in North Carolina?
Sara was the 254th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 11,497 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in North Carolina?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Sara in North Carolina. The most babies named Sara in North Carolina in a single year was 228, in 1988.
What is the rank of Sara in North Carolina?
Sara ranked 254th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among girls names in 1988.
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.