Sakura
Borrowed from Japanese さくら (Sakura).
Every Sakura since 1970 — 1,783 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sakura
Sakura is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,925 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,783 American babies have been named Sakura. Its peak came in 2012, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sakura stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sakura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,925 |
| 2024 | 55 | #3,006 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,419 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,209 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,921 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,056 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,812 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,836 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,593 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,859 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,680 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,734 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,429 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,186 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,321 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,380 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,311 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,507 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,453 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,751 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,961 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,734 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,283 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,932 |
| 2001 | 59 | #2,592 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,281 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,308 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,075 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,063 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,979 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,027 |
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Famous people named Sakura
- Sakura Miyawaki Singer · b. 1998
- Sakura Oda Singer · b. 1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sakura mean?
Borrowed from Japanese さくら (Sakura).
How popular is the name Sakura in 2025?
Sakura ranked #2,925 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sakura?
1,783 babies have been named Sakura in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sakura most popular?
Sakura peaked in 2012, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Sakura a boy or girl name?
Sakura is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sakura rising or falling?
Sakura is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sakura?
Well-known people named Sakura include Sakura Miyawaki (singer), Sakura Oda (singer).