Girls name · North Carolina
Sarah in North Carolina
Sarah was the 115th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 87 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,616 babies Sarah.
Popularity over time
Sarah in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 139 | 10th |
| 1926 | 420 | 16th |
| 1943 | 318 | 28th |
| 1959 | 187 | 59th |
| 1976 | 222 | 30th |
| 1992 | 672 | 4th |
| 2009 | 286 | 17th |
| 2025 | 87 | 115th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 10th in 1910 to 115th in 2025.
The most babies named Sarah in North Carolina in a single year was 733, in 1989. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1997.
Across the country, Sarah reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (1993). See Sarah in every state →
How popular is Sarah in North Carolina?
Sarah was the 115th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 87 babies named Sarah that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,616 babies Sarah.
How many babies are named Sarah in North Carolina?
In 2025, 87 babies were named Sarah in North Carolina. The most babies named Sarah in North Carolina in a single year was 733, in 1989.
What is the rank of Sarah in North Carolina?
Sarah ranked 115th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1997.
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.