Sarkis
Every Sarkis since 1914 — 962 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sarkis
Sarkis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,738 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 962 American babies have been named Sarkis. Its peak came in 1992, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Sarkis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sarkis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,738 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,670 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,617 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,095 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,286 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,560 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,550 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,702 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,718 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,063 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,698 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,187 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,107 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,522 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,557 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,895 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,699 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,037 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,156 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,440 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,643 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,330 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,363 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,513 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,082 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,763 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,192 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,113 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,294 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,214 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,580 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,563 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,865 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,765 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sarkis in 2025?
Sarkis ranked #6,738 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sarkis?
962 babies have been named Sarkis in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sarkis most popular?
Sarkis peaked in 1992, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Sarkis a boy or girl name?
Sarkis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sarkis rising or falling?
Sarkis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.