Sarahelizabeth
The name Sarahelizabeth combines Sarah, a Hebrew name meaning "princess", with Elizabeth, derived from a Hebrew name meaning "pledged to God".
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Sarahelizabeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sarahelizabeth today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sarahelizabeth births was 1989 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sarahelizabeth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
1989
14 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,255
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Sarahelizabeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sarahelizabeth from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 94 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Sarahelizabeth remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarahelizabeth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sarahelizabeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sarahelizabeth
The name Sarahelizabeth is a combination of two distinct names, Sarah and Elizabeth, both of which have rich histories and origins.
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical matriarch Sarah, the wife of Abraham. The name Sarah is believed to stem from the Hebrew word "sarah," meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." In the Old Testament, Sarah was revered for her faith and is celebrated as one of the most important figures in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Elizabeth, on the other hand, is a name with Greek roots. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." The name gained popularity in the Christian world due to its association with Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament.
The combined name Sarahelizabeth is not commonly found in historical records or ancient texts. However, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sarahelizabeth is Sarahelizabeth Jacobs (1768-1842), an American Quaker minister and abolitionist. She was born in Pennsylvania and was known for her vocal opposition to slavery and her advocacy for women's rights.
Another notable figure was Sarahelizabeth Whittier (1823-1901), an American poet and author. She was the sister of the renowned poet John Greenleaf Whittier and published several works of poetry and prose throughout her life.
In the 19th century, Sarahelizabeth Grierson (1857-1934) was a Scottish writer and literary critic. She is best known for her work on the life and works of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet.
Moving into the 20th century, Sarahelizabeth Delany (1889-1999) was an American educator and civil rights pioneer. She was one of the first African American women permitted to teach domestic science in the New York public school system.
Lastly, Sarahelizabeth Imboden (1924-2014) was an American journalist and author. She worked as a reporter for various publications, including The New York Times, and wrote several books on topics ranging from travel to women's issues.
While the name Sarahelizabeth is uncommon, these individuals have left their mark on history, contributing to various fields and causes through their diverse talents and achievements.
People
Sarahelizabeth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sarahelizabeth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sarahelizabeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sarahelizabeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sarahelizabeth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Sarahelizabeth a common name?
We classify Sarahelizabeth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sarahelizabeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Sarahelizabeth was 1989, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sarahelizabeth is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sarahelizabeth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sarahelizabeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sarahelizabeth in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sarahelizabeth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sarahelizabeth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sarahelizabeth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Sarahelizabeth?
Want to know how many Americans are named Sarahelizabeth? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.