Girls name · Virginia
Sara in Virginia
Sara was the 286th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 9,061 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 158th |
| 1926 | 22 | 194th |
| 1943 | 34 | 171st |
| 1959 | 34 | 210th |
| 1976 | 122 | 46th |
| 1992 | 186 | 39th |
| 2009 | 72 | 115th |
| 2025 | 30 | 286th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 158th in 1910 to 286th in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in Virginia in a single year was 245, in 1985. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 1980.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in Virginia?
Sara was the 286th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Sara that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 9,061 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in Virginia?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Sara in Virginia. The most babies named Sara in Virginia in a single year was 245, in 1985.
What is the rank of Sara in Virginia?
Sara ranked 286th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among girls names in 1980.
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.