Sari
Every Sari since 1912 — 3,412 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sari
Sari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,784 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,412 American babies have been named Sari. Its peak came in 2007, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,784 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,888 | — | — |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,373 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,574 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,137 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,821 | — | — |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,755 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,745 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,051 | 6 | #11,975 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,953 | 7 | #10,540 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,700 | 5 | #13,702 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,404 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,291 | — | — |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,699 | — | — |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,168 | — | — |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,015 | — | — |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,661 | — | — |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,468 | 5 | #14,248 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,781 | — | — |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,608 | — | — |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,494 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,888 | — | — |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,194 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,600 | — | — |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,542 | — | — |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,870 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,567 | — | — |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,457 | 6 | #7,942 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,129 | — | — |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,179 | — | — |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,833 | — | — |
| 1970 | 54 | #1,717 | — | — |
| 1965 | 60 | #1,433 | — | — |
| 1960 | 64 | #1,382 | — | — |
| 1955 | 50 | #1,440 | — | — |
| 1950 | 36 | #1,569 | — | — |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,576 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,175 | — | — |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,418 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,493 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,654 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,741 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Sari
- Sari Essayah Politician · b. 1967
- Sari van Veenendaal Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sari in 2025?
Sari ranked #8,784 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sari?
3,412 babies have been named Sari in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sari most popular?
Sari peaked in 2007, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Sari a boy or girl name?
Sari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sari rising or falling?
Sari is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sari?
Well-known people named Sari include Sari Essayah (politician), Sari van Veenendaal (soccer player).