Sacha
A unisex given name from French, equivalent to English Sasha.
Every Sacha since 1968 — 2,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sacha
Sacha 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 1968, 2,563 American babies have been named Sacha — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Sacha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sacha 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 | — | — | 30 | #3,739 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,231 | 18 | #5,403 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,857 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,673 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,005 | 43 | #2,908 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,225 | 28 | #3,797 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,351 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,639 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,566 | 16 | #5,736 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,369 | 21 | #4,745 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,389 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,861 | 9 | #8,663 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,957 | 9 | #8,636 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,732 | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,129 | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,344 | 11 | #7,483 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,994 | 23 | #4,406 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,020 | 30 | #3,634 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,285 | 24 | #4,226 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,783 | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,200 | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,516 | 6 | #11,089 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,255 | 11 | #6,640 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,873 | 7 | #9,200 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,662 | 11 | #6,360 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,162 | — | — |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,411 | 5 | #10,027 |
| 1990 | 55 | #2,311 | 6 | #7,933 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,898 | 7 | #5,656 |
| 1980 | 91 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,513 | 11 | #3,397 |
| 1970 | 42 | #2,001 | 18 | #2,199 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Sacha
- Sacha Guitry Actor · 1885–1957
- Sacha Baron Cohen Actor · b. 1971
- Sacha Distel Singer · 1933–2004
- Sacha Modolo Cyclist · b. 1987
- Sacha Dhawan Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sacha mean?
A unisex given name from French, equivalent to English Sasha.
How popular is the name Sacha in 2025?
Sacha 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 Sacha?
2,563 babies have been named Sacha in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sacha most popular?
Sacha peaked in 1977, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Sacha a boy or girl name?
Sacha is used for both: about 75% of babies named Sacha have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Sacha rising or falling?
Sacha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sacha?
Well-known people named Sacha include Sacha Guitry (actor), Sacha Baron Cohen (actor), Sacha Distel (singer).