Sael
Every Sael since 2003 — 320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sael
Sael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,532 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 320 American babies have been named Sael. Its peak came in 2025, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,532 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,880 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,694 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,594 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,901 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,404 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,545 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,511 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,707 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,516 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,416 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,461 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,607 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12,004 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,957 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,188 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,226 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,083 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,386 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,019 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,770 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,627 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sael in 2025?
Sael ranked #2,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sael?
320 babies have been named Sael in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sael most popular?
Sael peaked in 2025, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Sael a boy or girl name?
Sael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sael rising or falling?
Sael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.