Sascha
Every Sascha since 1967 — 1,530 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sascha
Sascha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1967, 1,530 American babies have been named Sascha — about 74% girls and 26% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1988, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Sascha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sascha 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 | #7,114 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,964 | 5 | #13,895 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,235 | 10 | #8,158 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,582 | 5 | #14,003 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,255 | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,246 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,578 | 5 | #13,797 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,356 | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,782 | 7 | #10,579 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,636 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,554 | 10 | #7,939 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,420 | 5 | #13,722 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,825 | 9 | #8,644 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,036 | 6 | #12,019 |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,072 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,589 | 7 | #10,558 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,060 | 11 | #7,604 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,771 | 16 | #5,722 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,117 | 17 | #5,395 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,664 | 12 | #6,834 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,716 | 14 | #5,826 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,174 | 7 | #9,765 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,646 | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,062 | 7 | #9,213 |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,924 | 5 | #11,990 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,659 | 6 | #10,119 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,986 | 9 | #6,322 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,695 | 7 | #7,042 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,600 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,667 | 5 | #7,104 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,794 | 9 | #3,893 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,729 | 13 | #2,718 |
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Famous people named Sascha
- Sascha Riether Soccer player · b. 1983
- Sascha Klein Athlete · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sascha in 2025?
Sascha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sascha?
1,530 babies have been named Sascha in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sascha most popular?
Sascha peaked in 1988, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Sascha a boy or girl name?
Sascha is used for both: about 74% of babies named Sascha have been girls and 26% boys.
Is the name Sascha rising or falling?
Sascha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sascha?
Well-known people named Sascha include Sascha Riether (soccer player), Sascha Klein (athlete).